What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,666 per week position at Magnet Medical?
Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Velva, North Dakota.
Job Description & Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 03/03/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Assessment and Care:
- Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, including reviewing medical history, vital signs, and relevant symptoms.
- Collect patient data, including current medications, allergies, and health concerns, to help guide diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Assist providers with physical exams and assist with diagnostic procedures or minor treatments as needed.
- Administer medications, vaccines, and injections per physician orders and within scope of practice.
- Patient Education and Counseling:
- Educate patients about their medical conditions, prescribed medications, lifestyle changes, and preventive care strategies (e.g., diet, exercise, smoking cessation).
- Provide instructions for home care, such as wound care, medication management, and follow-up care after procedures.
- Offer emotional support and counseling to patients, especially for those with chronic conditions, helping them manage their health outside of the clinic setting.
- Treatment Administration and Procedures:
- Administer prescribed treatments, including IV infusions, blood draws, and wound care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Assist with routine diagnostic tests, such as EKGs, laboratory specimen collection, and basic imaging procedures.
- Prepare and manage medical equipment and instruments, ensuring they are sanitized and ready for use.
- Coordination of Care:
- Collaborate with the healthcare team (physicians, nurse practitioners, medical assistants) to create and implement individualized care plans.
- Schedule follow-up appointments, diagnostic tests, and specialty consultations as needed.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure coordinated care and seamless transitions between appointments or procedures.
- Monitor patient progress and provide ongoing support to ensure treatment plans are being followed.
- Health Promotion and Preventive Care:
- Advocate for patient wellness by promoting preventive services such as annual check-ups, cancer screenings, immunizations, and wellness exams.
- Identify risk factors for common conditions and provide educational materials and resources to encourage healthy lifestyle changes.
- Assist in managing chronic disease care (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, asthma) by monitoring patient symptoms and supporting self-management strategies.
- Documentation and Record Keeping:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in the electronic medical record (EMR) system, documenting patient history, assessments, treatments, and outcomes.
- Ensure all patient interactions, diagnoses, and treatments are appropriately documented in accordance with clinic protocols and legal standards.
- Complete necessary paperwork, such as consent forms, insurance verifications, and referrals, in a timely manner.
- Infection Control and Safety:
- Adhere to infection control practices, including proper hand hygiene, sterilization of medical equipment, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Ensure that all safety protocols are followed, including proper disposal of medical waste and monitoring for potential patient safety hazards.
- Administrative and Support Functions:
- Assist in the triage of patient calls, answering medical inquiries, and advising on home care instructions or follow-up procedures.
- Support clinic operations by managing patient flow, maintaining supplies, and handling administrative tasks as required.
- Maintain inventory of medical supplies and medications, ordering and restocking as needed to ensure clinic operations run smoothly.
- Quality Improvement and Professional Development:
- Participate in clinic quality improvement initiatives, ensuring that care processes are continuously evaluated and improved.
- Stay current with the latest medical guidelines, nursing practices, and clinic protocols through ongoing professional development, training, and certification.
- Engage in patient satisfaction initiatives, ensuring high levels of patient care and service.
Salary : $2,666