Employment Type : Full-Time
We began with one facility and one vision and have grown into Family Hospital Systems (FHS). With the ever-changing climate of the health care industry, we will always be growing. As a company we still see opportunity to bring new resources, treatments, and personalized care for our patients.
COME JOIN OUR TEAM!We are seeking an experienced Med Surg RN to join our Family!4 PRN Positions Open
Days - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Nights - 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Additional state requirements as applicable.
Licenses/Certification: Registered Nurse in the State. BLS Certification.
Experience: Minimum two years of post-op med surge experience.
Essential Functions
A: Job Specific
Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
Educates patients on surgical procedures.
Records patients’ medical information and vital signs
Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients and interprets and records electronic displays.
Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology.
Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients.
Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs.
Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs.
Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient.
Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol.
Participates in discharge planning.
Utilizes time management skills.
Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.