Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Med/Surg
Duration: 14 weeks
Shift: 3x11.5
Hours per Shift: 11.5
Experience:
Minimum two years Med/Surg experience in a large acute care hospital setting.
Most recent experience should be within the past year.
License:
Client RN License
Primary source verification required.
Certifications:
AHA BLS
AHA ACLS (required for Queens only)
Must-Have Skills:
Physical assessment
Medication administration
Wound care
Infection control
IV therapy
Description:
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals.
Evaluate medical information and provide direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients.
Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medications.
Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs.
Adjust specialized medical equipment as needed, and interpret and record measurements.
Monitor patients' vitals and report adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner.
Collaborate on discharge planning with the healthcare team.
Answer questions and educate patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care.
Maintain and update patient files, medical charts, and health records.
Adhere to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.