RN - Acute Medical Service | A-Shifts

RN - Acute Medical Service | A-Shifts

Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of the Midwest region, providing compassionate and expert nursing care. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to deliver direct patient care using the nursing process, demonstrating clinical competence and adhering to professional nursing ethics.

General Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care, ensuring safety, and supporting positive health outcomes within an acute medical service setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to established safety protocols including infection prevention, safe patient handling, and critical lab notifications to maintain a safe care environment.
• Manage and care for central lines and prevent surgical site infections following policy guidelines.
• Administer medications, perform nursing interventions, and provide patient and family education to support health outcomes.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments to monitor status, enhance quality, and communicate findings to the healthcare team.
• Document all patient care activities and quality monitoring data to support clinical decisions and compliance.
• Effectively communicate patient information to physicians and team members to improve outcomes.
• Delegate tasks appropriately while fostering teamwork and accountability.
• Engage with patients and families to enhance their experience and provide education.
• Apply critical thinking in nursing practice and pursue continuing education to develop skills.

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing program is required.

Experience

One year of nursing experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Certification and Licensure

• Current RN license valid in the state or through Compact Licensure.
• Graduate nurses must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Mental and Physical Requirements

This role requires considerable mental focus and physical activity including lifting up to 35 lbs., standing, walking, and various movements such as pushing, pulling, and reaching.

Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to infectious and communicable diseases through blood and bodily fluids is expected. Occasional encounters with hostile individuals may occur.

Become part of a supportive healthcare environment serving a broad regional community in the Midwest, with opportunities for growth and professional development.

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc