RN Med Surg - Full time

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN) provides comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with a wide range of medical conditions, surgical procedures, and chronic illnesses. The Med-Surg RN is responsible for assessing patient needs, developing and implementing care plans, administering medications, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care according to nursing standards and hospital policies
• Monitor patient conditions, vital signs, and responses to treatment
• Administer medications, IV therapy, blood products, and treatments as prescribed
• Perform wound care, catheter care, and post-operative monitoring
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, procedures, and discharge instructions
• Coordinate care with physicians, case managers, physical therapy, and other healthcare professionals
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the medical record
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions
• Maintain patient safety, infection control, and compliance with regulatory standards
• Serve as a patient advocate and provide emotional support to patients and families

Professional Requirements

• Ensures that appearance and personal conduct are professional at all times.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Wears appropriate clothing for job functions. Wears ID badge.
• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, administration, and staff.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• HIPAA compliant

Regulatory Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required 

This is for a Full Time Night Position