We are seeking a highly capable medical-surgical/Telemetry nurse to join our team. In this role, you will be providing bedside care for pre-and post-surgery patients, monitoring vital signs, and administering prescribed medications.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals.
- Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients.
- Preparing, administering and recording prescribed medications.
- Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs.
- Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements.
- Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner.
- Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team.
- Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care.
- Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts, and health records.
- Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.
Skills:
- 5A Surgical ACE. 32 bed unit with adult/older adult population. Ratio 1:5.
- Trauma patients, Heparin drips and all acute medications as ordered. BLS/ACLS required.
- EPIC EMR. Specialty equipment: gait belts, geriatric chairs, PT Equipment. Skilled Nursing/ Rehab /Prior NICHE training a plus.
Education/Experience:
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required.
