Registered Nurse; RN -Med-Surge

Overview

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Med-Surge
Location: New Orleans, LA
Duration: 3 months+ with possible extension
Shift: Nights, 06:45 PM-07:15 AM, every other weekend required

• 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.

• ASN/BSN
• BLS- AHA
• 1 year of recent Acute hospital experience