TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Midland, Michigan, 48670!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Medical/Surgical/Oncology
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of Med Surg experience required
Oncology experience required
Comfortable taking step-down patients required
License:
Active Michigan nursing license required
Certifications:
Active American Heart Association BLS required
Active American Heart Association ACLS required
Must-Have:
Skills checklist current to 1 year, pertinent to the specialty (Med Surg) required
2 supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years required
Description:
The medical oncology unit will consist of patients with a cancer diagnosis, medical step-down patients, and general medical overflow.
This position requires basic knowledge of the pathophysiology of cancer.
The nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients on this unit.
Regular assessment of patient needs and provision of skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician's authorized plan of care is essential.
Direct patient care includes nursing assessment, medication administration, treatments, assisting with transfers, and responding to alarms.
The nurse will evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment plan and patients' conditions to make suggestions and participate in updating or revising the treatment plan in collaboration with other team members.
Processing physician orders and performing ordered care accurately, completely, and in a timely manner is required.
Follow-up regarding medication changes and order clarifications is necessary.