What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houston, TX / VA ICSP / RN Med Surg (ICU) position at Prime Physicians?
Specialty: RN Med Surg (ICU)
Place of Work (City/State): VA Medical Center, Houston, TX 77030
Start Date: May 2024
Duration: 1 years or Fulltime
Shift Schedule: 36 – 48hrs /week
Job Description: The Med Surg RN provides direct patient care effectively and efficiently which may include patients with varied and complex needs, responsible for evaluating medical information.
Key Responsibilities
Education: Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing
License: Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in any State of USA, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e. Puerto Rico) of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia.
Certifications: BLS & ACLS
Experience: Prior 3 years of nursing experience, with a minimum of 2 years in the specialty (Med Surg).
Place of Work (City/State): VA Medical Center, Houston, TX 77030
Start Date: May 2024
Duration: 1 years or Fulltime
Shift Schedule: 36 – 48hrs /week
Job Description: The Med Surg RN provides direct patient care effectively and efficiently which may include patients with varied and complex needs, responsible for evaluating medical information.
Key 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.
Education: Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing
License: Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in any State of USA, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e. Puerto Rico) of the U.S. or in the District of Columbia.
Certifications: BLS & ACLS
Experience: Prior 3 years of nursing experience, with a minimum of 2 years in the specialty (Med Surg).
