Med/Surge Nurses
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Job Description
Position: RN Med Surg
Location: Lander WY 82520
Med/Surge Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing addition to general nursing care responsibilities of Med/Surge 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.
Facility Requirements:
- Must have ACLS BLS & PALS certifications must be attached to submission packet (Must be through the American Heart Association)
- Candidates may be responsible for taking care of pediatric/adolescent patients on occasion (SageWest does not have dedicated peds unit)
- Must have WY RN or multi-state RN license must be attached to resume
- Must have 2 years recent Med/Surg RN experience in a hospital setting
- Candidates might need to float between the Lander & Riverton campus depending on facility census
- The SageWest coversheet must be attached to the submission
Employment Type
Full-time
