Night Shift Med Surg RN

A-Line Staffing is now hiring Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) in Jamaica NY 11432 for a major hospital.

Location: Jamaica NY 11432

Hours: 7PM – 7:30AM

Pay: $68.00 - $70.00 per hour

Scheduled Pay: Weekly

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and short-term disability after 90 days

Contract for 13 weeks with the potential to extend based on performance, attendance and business needs

RN Med Surg Duties

• 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.
• Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.

Medical Surgical Experience

• Associate of Science in Nursing Require / Bachelors in nursing preferred
• Active RN State NY license
• Two years of the following experience is required: Critical care experience IV Insertion and phlebotomy skill Conscious sedation

Keywords: RN, Registered Nurse, nursing, Medical Surgical, Med Surg, Med Surge, Surgical Procedures, Post Surgery Care, patient education, discharge planning, medical management, assessments, authorizations, risk management, quality care, clinical care, acute care, chronic care, medical care, cost containment, treatment plans, med /surg, medical surgical, ICU, intensive care unit,

JOB ID 117317