RN - MS

Med/Surg Nurse

Med/Surg Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities include consulting and coordinating with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans. Med/Surg Nurses prepare and administer medications orally, subcutaneously, and via IV, while also recording these actions. They report adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with policy. Patient education on surgical procedures is an essential responsibility. Recording patients' medical information and vital signs is required. Monitoring and adjusting specialized equipment used on patients, as well as interpreting and recording electronic displays, are key tasks. Nurses initiate corrective action whenever a patient displays adverse symptoms. They provide bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including those pre- and post-surgery. Initiating a patient education plan as prescribed by a physician is part of the role. Nurses teach patients and significant others how to manage their illness or injury by explaining post-treatment home care needs. Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs are required skills. Preparing equipment and aiding in examinations and treatments is necessary. Responding to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocol is crucial. Participation in discharge planning is expected. Utilizing time management skills is important in this role. Nurses record all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, using the appropriate format and forms. They may perform other position-related duties as assigned, depending on the assignment setting.