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RN Medical / Surgical
About the job RN Medical / Surgical
Job Overview: The Medical/Surgical RN provides comprehensive care to patients who are recovering from surgical procedures or managing complex medical conditions. This role requires a high level of expertise in medical-surgical nursing practices, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with a healthcare team.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals.
- Administering medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Monitoring vital signs and symptoms, and reporting any significant changes to the physician.
- Operating and tracking medical equipment.
- Running and ordering tests as required and interpreting results.
- Coordinating care with physicians and specialists.
- Charting patient progress and maintaining accurate health records.
- Educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care.
- Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.
Qualifications:
- Current RN license in the state of practice.
- BLS/ACLS certification.
- Proven experience as a Medical-Surgical Nurse.
- Strong knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination, etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times.
- A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Responsible and compassionate.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a medical-surgical setting.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and moving patients.
Work Environment:
- Fast-paced medical/surgical unit within a hospital or healthcare facility.
- Green Card
- US Citizen