RN - MedSurg

Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in a medical-surgical unit. The role includes planning, coordinating, and delivering care to meet the physiological, emotional, and cognitive needs of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer nursing interventions in both stable and emergent patient situations.
• Perform routine nursing skills, including medication administration and intravenous therapy, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Manage patient care equipment and perform procedures relevant to the medical-surgical setting, including care of catheters and drains.
• Develop and implement individualized, multidisciplinary care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Provide health education to patients and families, utilizing appropriate teaching methods tailored to the patient's age and condition.
• Delegate patient care tasks effectively to ancillary personnel, ensuring compliance with their scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a medical-surgical setting is required.
• Current RN license in the state of practice is mandatory.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor is required.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in assessing age-related physiological and emotional needs of patients across various age groups.
• Competent in managing epidural care, acute post-operative wounds, and maintaining sterile techniques.
• Capability to assess the patency of vascular systems and respond to physiological changes in patients.

This position is represented by a nursing union and offers a collaborative environment focused on quality patient care. If you are a dedicated and compassionate nurse looking to make a positive impact in your community, we encourage you to apply.