What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical-Surgical Nurse position at Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care?
Per Diem Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (MedSurg RN)
Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to patients with medical and post-surgical needs. Perform thorough patient assessments, monitor clinical status, and promptly recognize changes.
Key duties
Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to patients with medical and post-surgical needs. Perform thorough patient assessments, monitor clinical status, and promptly recognize changes.
Key duties
- Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately.
- Document nursing care, observations, and outcomes per facility standards.
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
- Educate patients and families in coordination with the care plan.
- Follow protocols for patient safety, infection prevention, and quality improvement.
- Current New Jersey RN licensure.
- Relevant clinical experience in Medical-Surgical nursing.
- Strong clinical judgment, assessment skills, and attention to detail.
- Professional communication and teamwork mindset.