What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Med Surg RN position at Affinity Home Health Care Inc?
Role: Med Surg RN responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in medical-surgical and telemetry units.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Assess patient health conditions, monitor cardiac telemetry data, and document care activities.
- Administer medications, prepare patients for procedures, and assist physicians.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Explain procedures to patients and families, addressing concerns and ensuring understanding.
- Maintain a safe environment, follow infection control protocols, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Perform discharge planning and coordinate with external resources for patient transitions.
- Manage multiple patients efficiently, prioritize care based on acuity, and advocate for patient needs.
- One year of recent Med Surg RN experience and valid RN license.
- Current BLS certification; NIHSS and ACLS preferred.
- Strong clinical, critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, PC skills, and physical ability to perform nursing duties.
- Ability to work under pressure, handle irregular schedules, and maintain attention to detail.