RN Med-Surg

Houston, TX 77032

Posted: 09/20/2023 Industry: Healthcare Job Number: 11116 Pay Rate: $55.00 to $70.00

Job Description

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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.
Medical-Surgical Nurse Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing.
  • State-approved nursing licensure.
  • At least two years' experience as a medical-surgical nurse in a similar facility.
  • Competency in electronic patient management systems such as e-MDs Chart and Mediexcel.
  • Extensive experience in monitoring a broad range of medical conditions.
  • In-depth knowledge of best practices in medical-surgical nursing.
  • Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

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