Medical Surgical (Med Surg) RN

We are looking for a Travel Med Surg RN for a great Travel nursing job in Willcox, AZ.

This Med Surg Travel nursing job pays for 36 hours a week for 13 weeks.

Below are the details of this Travel Nursing Job including the Travel nurse salary :

• Specialty : Med Surg RN
• Travel Medical Surgical (Med Surg) Registered Nurse : Willcox, AZ
• Travel Nurse Salary Contact for details.
• Start Date : November 04, 2024
• Travel Nursing Job Assignment Length : 13 weeks
• Travel Nurse 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours, Day

Northern Cochise Community Hospital Level 2 RN Med Surg Nights NO RTO ASAP start 3 years exp 901 W. Rex Allen Drive, Willcox, AZ 85643Essential Function : -Provides general nursing care to patients.

• Maintains current certifications and licensure as required to provide care.-Communicates with physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and other medical professionals on patientcare.
• Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assignedpatients.-Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension.
• Counsels patients and family members before, during and after treatment. Educates patient and family on medication use, dose, and common side effects.
• Respond to inquiries, concerns and complaints from patients.-Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment and examination of patient.
• Ability to place Catheters for patients, change catheters, and check on catheter status-Completes a Physical assessment, head to toe assessment, and tacking of I&Os as needed.
• Works as a Patient Advocate for what patient’s desires are in conjunction with the plan of care. Completes individual patient care plan.
• Ability to safely move or lift patient as needed, with assistance of machines, other staff and / or devices. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Administers medication through Medical Pass and as ordered by physician, uses Medication Dispense Machine and charts administered medications-Places IVs, documents date / time placed for IVs and monitors IV sites.
• Asks for assistance from Pharmacist as needed regarding math for medication administration toensure proper dosing.-Checks Medications for accuracy, follows up with patient to ensure no adverse reactions tomedications after administered.
• Reports Medication errors according to policy.-Reads EKG Monitor strips, has basic knowledge of 12 Lead EKG, reports changes to medicalproviders as appropriate.

Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation : -Uses Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system and paper medical records to document nursingcare provided.

• Documents nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by thehealthcare team to ensure quality care.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information.-Documents all nursing care, procedures, medication administration, communication with ancillarydepartments and providers, and family interactions and interventions.
• Tracks and maintains Medical Supply inventory along with other staff members to ensure supplylevels are sustained.Assists Case management with Medicare and / or insurance documentation.

Education and / or Experience : -ADN or BSN from accredited school of nursing.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations : -Current, Unrestricted, Arizona RN license required. Compact License is also acceptable.

Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC requiredSchedule : Days- 48 Hours

Number of Positions : 1

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