Med Surg RN (PRN)

Summary/Objective

The registered nurse position is responsible for rendering nursing care in assigned area in terms of individualized patient needs with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of nursing.  Promotes the physical and mental health of patients by applying the nursing processes.  This position is a member of the interdisciplinary team for patient care.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

1. Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
2. Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.  Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
3. Records patients’ medical information and vital signs.
4. Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients. Interprets and records electronic displays.
5. Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology.
6. Provides beside care for a wide variety of medical patients; including pre- and post-surgery patients.
7. Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician.  Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury by explaining post-treatment home care needs.
8. Changes dressings, inserts catheters, and starts IVs.
9. Prepares equipment. Aids physician during examination and treatment of patient.
10. Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols.
11. Participates in discharge planning.
12. Utilizes time management skills.
13. Records all care information concisely, accurately, completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format, and on the appropriate forms.
14. Direct care provided by licensed practical nursing and nursing aides.
15. Float among various clinical services where qualified and competent.

Required Education and Experience

1. Minimum Associates degree in nursing.
2. Current, valid certification in the state of Georgia as Registered Nurse.
3. Current, valid AHA Healthcare Provider training (BCLS and ACLS).