Job Description
Matchwell is hiring
Med Surg Step Down RNs for Direct Hire for one of our partners in
Columbus IN! See below for full details and benefits.
Pay Rate: $30.40-$47.55/hr.Schedule: Direct-Hire
Position Summary:
Med Surg RN in a step-down unitprovides transitional care for patients who need more intensive monitoring and support than a general med-surg floor but are not quite ready for the ICU. Patients on this unit could include respiratory failure with BiPAP sepsis management severe electrolyte inbalances post-surgery management of thoracotomies/VATS wedge resections vascular procedures and other surgeries
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Continually assess patient vital signs monitor for changes in condition and promptly report any concerning findings.
- Administer prescribed medications including intravenous medications and treatments according to hospital policy and standards of care.
- Manage intravenous lines monitor fluid balance and adjust IV infusions as needed.
- Manage and monitor patient equipment including ventilators oxygen therapy equipment and other devices
- Assist with patient mobility repositioning and personal hygiene.
- Accurately and comprehensively document patient assessments medications administered interventions performed and patient outcomes.
- Collaborate with physicians other nurses and healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educate patients and families about their condition treatment plan and post-discharge care.
Special Qualifications (Licensure Registration etc.)
- Associate of Nursing (ASN) or equivalent required; Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Indiana Registered Nurse License or Multi-State Registered Nurse License through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) required.
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