What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Med Surg position at ATC Healthcare?
Title: RN Med Surg
Term: 13 Weeks Contract (Possible for the extension)
Location : Salem VA, 24153
Shift : 3X12hrs
Schedule hours : (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM)
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly capable medical-surgical nurse to join our team. In this role, you will be providing bedside care for pre-and post-surgery patients, monitoring vital signs, and administering prescribed medications.
Responsibilities:
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals.
- Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients.
- Preparing, administering and recording prescribed medications.
- Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs.
- Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements.
- Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner.
- Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team.
- Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care.
- Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts, and health records.
- Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.
- Care of the post-operative patientMaintain drainsWound care Best personality
Qualifications:
- Active RN license (state-specific/ compact).
- Current BLS/CPR certification (ACLS preferred).
- Familiar with post-operative patients Competent with dressing changes/ wound care/ drain management
- At least two years' experience as a medical-surgical nurse in a similar facility.
- Extensive experience in monitoring a broad range of medical conditions.
- In-depth knowledge of best practices in medical-surgical nursing.
- Type of equipment Baxter IV pumps/ Medfusion pumps/ SCD sEMR Meditech
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- RN Med Surg: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Salem, VA 24153 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60 - $65