Med/Surg Registered Nurse - Per Diem*

Job Description

Job Description

Med/Surg RN (Nights) - Per Diem*

**IMPORTANT NOTE: In lieu of benefits due to "per diem" status, 15% will be added to the hourly rate. Per diem employees are offered work on an "as-needed" basis.**

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Medical-Surgical Unit utilizing the nursing process. This role involves performing patient assessments, administering medications, managing care plans, documentation, critical thinking, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient care. The Med-Surg RN plays a critical role in patient recovery, education, and support, while adhering to hospital policies and regulatory standards.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing.

License Required:

• Current Nevada RN license required.

Certificate Required:

• BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
• ACLS (may obtain within 90 days of hire).

Minimum Work Experience

• Previous department specific experience preferred.
• Professional customer service skills.
• Ability to read and communicate in English, bilingual abilities preferred.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Patient Assessment

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial health, and document findings accurately.
• Identify patient care needs and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Monitor patient status and respond to changes in condition, including initiating appropriate interventions.
• Accurately assesses and documents patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients and ensures integration of information among the multi-disciplinary health care team.
• Demonstrates timely, accurate and complete EHR and/or paper documentation per “Nursing Documentation” policy.
• Develops patient-centered plan of care based on assessment findings, care goals, and patient input.

Medication Management

• Administer medications accurately and safely, following the CVH “Ten Rights of Medication Administration” policy.
• Manage controlled substance medications per policy
• Maintain an accurate medication administration record (MAR)
• Utilize barcode scanning for medication administration
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions or side effects and report any issues to the healthcare provider.
• Educate patients and families on medication purposes, potential side effects, and proper administration.

Communication

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to provide clear and accurate information about patient care and treatment plans.
• Participate in bedside shift handoffs, interdisciplinary meetings, and care coordination to ensure continuity of care.
• Address patient and family concerns with professionalism, empathy, and timely responses. Seek assistance from more experienced staff as needed.  

Documentation

• Accurately and timely document all patient care activities, assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Ensure documentation meets hospital standards and regulatory requirements, and reflects the care provided.

Clinical Resource

• Actively seek guidance and mentorship from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
• Participate in ongoing education and training opportunities to stay current with best practices and evidence-based care.
• Utilize available resources, including policies, procedures, and clinical tools, to ensure safe and effective patient care.
• Stay current with best practices, clinical guidelines, and continuing education opportunities. 

Judgment

• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement nursing plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
• Demonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of commonly used medications: action, dose, and side effects.
• Observes the rights of medication administration. 
• Demonstrates proper procedures in all methods of medication administration.
• Administers blood and blood products following hospital policy and procedures.
• Initiates and maintains IV access according to hospital policy and procedures.
• Assesses and documents IV site per unit standard.
• Uses critical thinking and efficient time management. 

Scope of Service

• Performs consistent, purposeful hourly rounding
• Provide nursing care to a diverse patient population, including those with acute, chronic, and complex medical conditions. 
• Assesses, evaluates, and carries out nursing interventions and teaching as applicable for med-surg and swing bed patients.
• Work within the scope of nursing practice as defined by state laws, hospital policies, and professional standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of patient care services through participation in quality improvement initiatives. 
• Demonstrates skill and knowledge in nursing management of emergency situations.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in using equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of setting up and maintaining sterile field for minor sterile procedures such as insertion of central lines, chest tubes, etc.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current policies and procedures pertaining to vaccination of patients and the documentation of teaching done.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in specific areas of clinical experience, as applicable.

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