What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) position at Unity Hospital?
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We are seeking a highly capable medical-surgical/telemetry 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/telemetry 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.
Details:
- Position : Registered Nurse
- Unit: Med Surg/Telemetry
- Shift : Day 3x12-Hour, 11a-11p, EOW
- Location : Rochester, NY
- Pay : $50/hr - $51/hr (Case-to-case basis)
- Duration : 13 weeks (Extensions possible)
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.
Requirements:
- 2 years of recent Med /Surg and Epic experience
- Must float to like units
- BLS (AHA)
- NY State license
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $50.00 - $59.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
- Referral program
Medical specialties:
- Medical-Surgical
- Telemetry
Physical setting:
- Hospital
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Supplemental schedule:
- Overtime
Weekly schedule:
- 3x12
Application Question(s):
- Float to ICU units and ED required
Experience:
- Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Rochester, NY 14626: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person