Registered Nurse Med Surg

Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse Med/Surg RN

POSITION TYPE: Registered Nurse (RN)

SPECIALTY UNIT: Medical/Surgical Med/Surg

LOCATION: KansascityMO

SHIFT: Days & nights

JOB TYPE: FullTime Permanent

Job Description:

We are looking for an RNMed/Surg nurse to provide the highest degree of care and treatment to ill injured and recovering patients. You should be able to assess patient condition administer medications change dressings monitor vital signs keep records and provide patients with support and education. Likewise you will assist physicians during examinations and procedures as well as perform various patient tests and administer medications within the scope of your practice.

Your role as an RNMed/Surg nurse also involves promoting patient independence by establishing patient care goals. Additionally you should be able to teach patients and families to understand conditions medications and selfcare skills utilizing your knowledge and skills.

To be a successful RNMed/Surg you should be able to rely on your experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected and you will benefit from being creative quickthinking and a good communicator.

Responsibilities:

• Assess the psychological social spiritual educational developmental cultural and discharge planning needs of patients.
• Review patient history and physical with the patients and/or their family members and assure completion within an appropriate timeframe.
• Review all available information obtained by other health care team members.
• Formulate an individualized care plan including a discharge plan using the assessment data as well as the input of the patient family and healthcare team.
• Evaluate patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members.
• Assess plan implement and evaluate documents in the patient record.
• Work as an advocate for the physical and emotional wellbeing of the patient.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Direct Deposit
• 401K
• Comprehensive Health Dental and Vision benefits
• Employee discount program
• Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience as an RN in a clinical setting.
• Active RN license within the State of practice.
• Current certifications (variable depending on the facility).
• Must have a thorough knowledge of general nursing theory and practice.
• Teamwork along with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude are required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to provide excellent customer service.

Remote Work :

No