What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Med/Surg position at Klap6?
RN Medical/Surgical
Department: Nursing Float Pool
Facility: Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital
Location: 1153 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130
Duration: 13 Weeks Contract
Shift: Monday - Friday - 19:00 - 07:30 - 36 hours/week, e/o weekend and holiday rotation
On call: No
Start date: ASAP.
Position Responsibilities:
Med/Surg Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of Med/Surg Nurses include (but are not limited to):
- Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- 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.
- Educates patients on surgical procedures.
- Records patients' medical information and vital signs
- Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients and interprets and records electronic displays.
- Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology.
- Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients.
- 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.
- Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs.
- Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient.
- Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol.
- Participates in discharge planning.
- Utilizes time management skills.
- Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
- Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.
Position Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Active MA Registered Nurse License.
- Minimum of two (2) years Med/Surg experience in a hospital
- Current BLS
Job Type: Contract
Salary: Up to $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Medical specialties:
- Medical-Surgical
Physical setting:
- Hospital
Standard shift:
- Night shift
Weekly schedule:
- 4x12
- 5x8
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Jamaica Plain, MA 02130: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- RN (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55
