Med/Surg RN

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment, ensuring adherence to established standards and protocols. This role involves working closely with patients suffering from various medical conditions, including infectious diseases, and requires a strong understanding of clinical systems and patient management.

Duties

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to medical/surgical patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care strategies.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and report any significant changes in condition to the healthcare team.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Educate patients and their families about health management, discharge planning, and follow-up care.
• Utilize electronic health record systems such as Athenahealth for documentation and coding purposes.
• Assist in the management of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) needs for patients.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes.

Skills

• Proficient in patient care techniques with a strong emphasis on safety and infection control practices.
• Knowledgeable in coding practices related to clinical documentation.
• Experience in managing patients with infectious diseases is preferred.
• Ability to lift patients safely and assist them in mobility as needed.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with healthcare teams and patient education.
• Familiarity with clinical systems and electronic health records is essential.
• Ability to stand for extended periods while providing care.

Join our team of professionals dedicated to improving patient health outcomes through exceptional nursing care. Your expertise will make a significant difference in the lives of our patients.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

To plan and provide for total patient care through the use of the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient needs. To direct and guide patient teaching, and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with current Iowa RN license
• BCLS, ACLS as indicated by the area of responsibility
• Experience preferred, but not required

HOURS:

Full-time nights. 3 (12-hour) night shifts per week. Every 3rd weekend. Holiday rotation. Hours (6:00pm – 6:30am)

Pay period: Monday through Sunday.

Required:

• Updated Resume
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• TNCC Certification
• PALS Certification
• NRP Certification
• Covid Vaccination Certificate
• Iowa RN License

Thanks & Regards
Michael Smith
Edge Global LLC - An E-Verify Company
Phone: 703-885-3435 ext 128
Email: michael@edgeglobal.net

Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract

Pay: $60.00 - $66.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Medical Specialty:

• Medical-Surgical
• Telemetry

Physical Setting:

• Acute care
• Clinic
• Hospital
• Long term care
• Nursing home

Experience:

• Medical-surgical: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Required)
• TNCC Certification (Preferred)
• PALS Certification (Preferred)
• NRP Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Fairfield, IA 52556 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fairfield, IA 52556: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60 - $66