Registered Nurse - Med/Surg

SUMMARY:

Registered Nurses raise the bar by providing clinical expertise and the highest quality care, in the most compassionate way. The Medical Surgical Unit cares for adult patient populations with a variety of medical, surgical, cardiac or neurologic conditions. The diversity of Med Surg will provide opportunities to expand your knowledge base throughout your career. General, urology and vascular post-surgical patients. RNs are able to learn monitoring. Level I Trauma Facility Stable Patients. No drips primarily, sicker than average Med/Surg patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments regarding the health status of the patient, following standards of care and disease-specific protocols.
• Plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
• Provide direct nursing care and supervise non-licensed nursing staff within the RNs scope of practice and in accordance with established policies.
• Provide education and emotional support appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstance and incorporate patient / family teaching into all aspects of nursing practice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MINIMUM of 1 Year of Acute Care RN Experience Required (DOES NOT Need to be Recent Acute Care Experience).
• Graduate from school of nursing with either an ADN or BSN degree.
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Required Upon Hire.