What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Med/Surg position at Watauga Medical Center?
Job Summary
As a Registered Nurse in the Medical/Surgical department, you will play a crucial role in providing direct and individualized nursing care to patients. Your responsibilities will include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in a fast-paced medical/surgical setting.
Duties
- Perform health coaching and education to patients and their families
- Manage patient ailments and provide appropriate interventions
- Administer pain management techniques effectively
- Demonstrate proficiency in administering injections
- Develop and execute comprehensive discharge plans
- Adhere to HIPAA regulations to ensure patient confidentiality
- Monitor and record vital signs accurately
- Familiarity with dermal fillers administration
- Experience working in nursing homes is beneficial
- Knowledge of sterile processing techniques
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
- Compassionate and empathetic patient care approach
Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $2,182.00 - $2,267.00 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Medical-Surgical
Physical Setting:
- Hospital
Supplemental Pay:
- Overtime pay
Experience:
- RN: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Boone, NC 28607 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Boone, NC 28607: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $2,182 - $2,267
