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Overview
Medical-surgical nurses are registered nurses who provide care for primarily adult patients before and after surgical procedures. They coordinate healthcare plans with medical professionals, administer medications, and educate patients on surgical procedures. They may be employed at hospitals, clinics, physicians' offices, or care facilities.
We are seeking a highly capable medical-surgical 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.
Client may cancel up to 2 shift per assignment less than 13 weeks without penalty and up to 3 shifts per assignment of 13 weeks or longer
Job Details:
- Position: Medical Surgical Nurse (Med-Surg RN)
- Contract: 13 weeks contract job with possible extensions
- Shift: 3X12 hours Night Shifts
- Shift Notes: Every other weekend
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Facility name: Union Hospital Clinton
- Facility location: 801 S Main St, Clinton, IN 47842
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.