RN - Registered Nurse MED / SURG

Registered Nurse - Med Surg
Multiple Locations

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.

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.
• 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.

Requirements:

• State-approved nursing licensure.
• At least two years of experience as a medical-surgical nurse in a similar facility.
• Extensive experience in monitoring a broad range of medical conditions.
• Availability to work shifts that rotate between days, nights, weekends, and public holidays.

To learn more, please contact Sevana at sevana@apnusa.com or call 602-788-5890 ext 122