What are the responsibilities and job description for the Med/Surg RN position at Akar IT services?
Med/Surg RN
Location: Hot Springs, SD 57747
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 36-40 hours a week 12 hours varied shifts (days and nights). Weekend and Holiday rotation.
Pay rate: $55-$60/hr. on w2 with benefits
Weekly expected hours: 36 or 40
Responsibilities:
- Make nursing assessments regarding the health status of the residents; making nursing diagnosis which serves as the basis or the strategy of care.
- Develop a plan of care based on assessment and nursing diagnosis; implement nursing care; and evaluate responses to nursing interventions.
- Make provisions for outside physician visits to ensure residents’ medical needs are met.
- Demonstrates effective communication with physician and family members to ensure resident needs are met. Performs teaching to residents, families and staff to ensure understanding of the residents’ plan of care.
- Understands, promotes and implements the choices philosophy and resident rights.
- Prepares, administers and charts routine and emergency medication and treatment as ordered. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their side effects.
- Ensure clinical record reflects accurate and timely documentation to ensure continuity and quality of resident care.
- Perform safety and infection control procedures to ensure a safe and clean environment for residents and staff. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, participates in Quality Management program to ensure appropriate standards of care are met within the facility.
- Functions as the primary contact person on assigned shift. Effectively supervises resident assistants to ensure compliance with plan of care.
- Demonstrates knowledge, skills and ability in IV therapy to include initiating IV’s, administration of initial medication, management of central line and catheters.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Medical-Surgical
Physical Setting:
- Hospital
- Inpatient
Application Question(s):
- Must be comfortable for 36-40 hours a week 12 hours varied shifts (days and nights). [ REQUIRED]
Experience:
- Med/Surg RN: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN License of SD (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Hot Springs, SD 57747 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55 - $60
