What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Surgical Nurse position at Medasource?
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical Unit
Shift: Night Shift – 7:30 PM to 8:00 AM
12-hour shifts with one additional 8-hour shift every two weeks (80 hours biweekly)
Duration: ASAP Start – August 203
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Position Overvi
ewWe are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join a Medical/Surgical Unit within a large acute care hospital setting. This position provides comprehensive nursing care to adult patients in a fast-paced environment that includes medical, surgical, telemetry, orthopedic, oncology, neurology, rehabilitation, post-operative, and specialty care population
s.The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical judgment, excellent patient assessment skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team while delivering high-quality patient-centered car
e.Key Responsibiliti
- esPerform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring of patient condition
- s.Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and nursing standard
- s.Initiate and manage IV therapy and intravenous medication administratio
- n.Monitor telemetry patients and interpret cardiac rhythm
- s.Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professional
- s.Complete admissions, discharges, transfers, and patient educatio
- n.Document patient care accurately within the electronic medical record (EMR
- ).Delegate appropriate tasks to nursing assistants and support staf
- f.Respond to emergency situations and participate in life-saving intervention
- s.Assist with patient transport and continuity of care activitie
s.Clinical Skills & Competenci
- esIV insertion and manageme
- ntMedication administration and BCMA documentati
- onBlood draws and blood transfusio
- nsFoley catheter insertion and remov
- alNasogastric tube (NGT) inserti
- onChest tube manageme
- ntTracheostomy ca
- reWound care and wound vac thera
- pyDressing chang
- esTwelve-lead EKG acquisiti
- onOrthostatic blood pressure and Doppler pressure assessmen
- tsBladder irrigati
- onCardiopulmonary resuscitation (CP
- R)Thoracentesis, paracentesis, and lumbar puncture assistan
- ceMonitoring, reporting, and intervention for changes in patient conditi
onQualificatio
- nsActive, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbi
- a.Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing progra
- m.Minimum of three (3) years of recent Medical/Surgical nursing experienc
- e.BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA
- ).U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder require
d.Preferred Qualificatio
- nsExperience working in acute care hospital setting
- s.Strong telemetry and post-operative patient care experienc
- e.Excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skill
- s.Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced healthcare environmen
Salary : $37 - $42