Registered Nurse - MedSurg job in Joplin, MO

Company: Gifted Healthcare
Location: Joplin
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Medical Surgical/ MED-SURG/MS Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job
Med-Surge Registered Nurses provide care for patients before and after surgical procedures, in addition to caring for patients being treated with pharmaceuticals to manage illness. It is imperative that Med-Surge RNs be proficient in caring for a variety of health conditions.
Medical Surgical/MED-SURG RN Responsibilities:

• The Med-Surg RN provides bedside care for a variety of patients
  
• He or she develops individualized patient assessments and an individualized plan of care accordingly
  
• Prepares, administers, and records prescribed medications
  
• Records patient's medical information and vital signs
  
• Monitors, interprets, and records electronic displays
  
• Initiates alternative action when adverse symptomology is displayed
  
• Medical Surgical nurses often change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs
  
• Prepares equipment and assists physician during examination and treatment of patient
  
• Exhibits understanding and utilization of universal precautions, asepsis and infection control procedures
  
• Records all care information accurately and completely
  
• Provides support to patient and family members
  
• Performs other position related duties as assigned

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