What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Surgical Nurse position at Travel Nurse Across America Nursing?
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient assessments and prioritize data collection based on patients' immediate conditions or needs.
- Perform ongoing assessments and administer appropriate treatments as ordered by a physician.
- Document patient findings and provide education and support to patients' families.
You will also be responsible for preparing equipment and aiding physicians during examinations and treatments, educating patients on surgical procedures, participating in discharge planning, and initiating patient education plans as prescribed by physicians.