Job Description
Job Description
Texas Nursing Services in Fort Worth, TX is looking for one rn - med / surg to join our team. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, punctual, and reliable.
We are seeking a highly capable medical-surgical nurse to join our team. In this role, you will be providing bedside care for pre-and post-surgery patients, monitoring vital signs, and administering prescribed medications.
To ensure success, medical-surgical nurses should possess extensive knowledge of various health conditions and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. An outstanding medical-surgical nurse will be someone whose expertise translates into exceptional patient care.
Medical-Surgical Nurse Responsibilities :
- 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.
Medical-Surgical Nurse Requirements :
Bachelor's degree OR ADN in nursing.Certified MS-RN preferred.State-approved nursing licensure.At least two years' experience as a medical-surgical nurse in a similar facility.Competency in electronic patient management systems such as EPICExtensive experience in monitoring a broad range of medical conditions.In-depth knowledge of best practices in medical-surgical nursing.Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities.Availability to work night shift7p-7a ShiftWe are looking forward to reading your application.