RN - MS

Registered Nurse

Profession: RN Specialty: Med/Surg Duration: 14 weeks Shift: 3x11.5 Hours per Shift: 11.5 hours (7:30 AM - 8:00 PM) Experience: Minimum two years of Med/Surg experience in a large acute care hospital setting, with the most recent experience within the past year. License: Client RN License & Primary Source Verification Certifications: AHA BLS; AHA ACLS (Queens only) Must-Have: - MED/SURG NURSING - PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT - MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION - WOUND CARE - INFECTION CONTROL

Description: Duties may include but are not limited to: Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals. Evaluating medical information and providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients. Preparing, administering, and recording prescribed medications. Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs. Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed and interpreting and recording measurements. Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner. Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team. Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care. Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts, and health records. Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.