What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Med/Surg position at Silver Cross Hospital?
- 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 Types: Travel nursing, Contract
Pay: $2,264.00 - $2,443.00 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Medical-Surgical
Physical Setting:
- Hospital
Experience:
- Rn: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- New Lenox, IL (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New Lenox, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $2,264 - $2,443
