What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Med/Surg/Telemetry position at Emerald Health Services/ Epic Staffing Group?
```Duties```
- Provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care needs
- Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
- Monitor and document patient's vital signs and medical history
- Educate patients and their families on disease prevention, treatment options, and self-care techniques
- Assist in the coordination of patient care activities, including referrals to other healthcare professionals
- Adhere to HIPAA regulations and maintain patient confidentiality
```Experience```
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a healthcare setting
- Experience in acute care, ICU, or home care is preferred
- Proficient in performing physical examinations and assessing patients' health status
- Knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control practices
- Familiarity with ostomy care, gastric lavage, and other specialized procedures
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Ability to provide health coaching and education to patients
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change based on the needs of the healthcare facility.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Paid housing
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Critical & Intensive Care
- Emergency Medicine
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Medical-Surgical
- Telemetry
Physical setting:
- Acute care
- Hospital
- Inpatient
- Long term care
- Outpatient
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Differential pay
- Double time pay
- Overtime pay
Supplemental schedule:
- Holidays
- Overtime
Weekly schedule:
- 3x12
- 4x10
- 4x12
- 5x8
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Bronx, NY 10451: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person