Hiring for Med/Surg Registered Nurse at Savannah, GA

Job Description for Med/Surg Registered Nurse at Savannah, GA 31404

Title: RN Med/Surg
Location: Savannah, GA 31404
Job Type: Full-time
Shift Time: Day/ Night
Minimum Experience: 1+ year
Guaranteed Hours: 32-40 hr

Job Summary and Qualifications

In collaboration with the patient, the patient's family, and other members of the health care team, the Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, evaluating, planning, implementing, and coordinating a treatment plan and achieving the goals of the nursing department. You serve as a key position of the interdependent team and hold responsibility for achieving positive patient and departmental outcomes.

What you will do in this role:

• You will maintain overall accountability/responsibility for assigned patients.
• You will manage efficient flow of patient care including screening, preparation for exam, providing general nursing care and comfort, and arranging for admissions, testing and discharges.
• You will maintain and review patients' records including posting tests and examination results.
• You will administer medications in accordance with physician orders.
• You will instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment plans.
• You will respond to and refer incoming telephone calls (may include phone triage when needed).

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse.
• Bachelor's Degree, or Associate Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma.
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience.