What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Med Surg position at Vitana Inc?
**Pay Rate: $75/hrs. to $85/hrs. on W2 (Without Benefits)**
Title: RN Med Surg
Location: Snellville, GA
Shift: Nights (12 hours/day, 3 days/week)
Length of Assignment: 13 weeks with possibilities of extension.
Job Description:
- 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.
Experience:
- 2 years of RN Med Surg experience is required.
License and Certifications:
- BLS
- RN License of GA State or RN Compact License
- Covid Vaccination Certificate
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
Experience:
- RN Med Surg: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN License of GA State or RN Compact License (Preferred)
- Covid Vaccination Certificate (Preferred)
Work Location: One location