Duties and 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.

Job description

Location: Mason City, IA 50401

Class/Area: RN(Med-Surge)/Telemetry

Desired Start Date: ASAP

Length of Assignment: 13 weeks with possible extensions

Hours per Week: 36 hours per week

Shift and Time: 3 days per week

Schedule Details: 7p-7:30a

On call Required: Every third weekend

License Required: State License required

Experience Required: 2 years of exp

Certificates Required: BLS, ACLS, Vaccination card

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $90.00 - $95.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical
• Surgery
• Telemetry

Physical setting:

• Acute care

Standard shift:

• Night shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mason City, IA 50401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location