Med Surg RN

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical position at Physicians Regional Medical Center—Collier, Naples, FL.

Unit:
Med/Surg | Shift: Nights (7am-7pm) | Student Loan Contribution:
Up to $20k | Benefits:
Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k) match & more available for full- and part‑time roles.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care through the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN coordinates and delivers high-quality care based on established clinical protocols and physician/provider orders, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure effective patient care, safe outcomes, and compassionate support for patients and families.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately, reporting changes to the appropriate care team members.
• Utilizes knowledge of human growth and development to provide age‑appropriate care and education.
• Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration in line with standards of practice.
• Assists physicians during procedures within the scope of documented competency and skill level.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
• Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life‑saving interventions, such as CPR and code team activities, as appropriate.
• Advocates for patients’ rights and needs, ensuring their voices are heard in care planning and delivery.
• Provides patient and family education on medical conditions, treatment plans, and post‑discharge care, ensuring understanding and adherence.
• Implements infection control protocols to prevent the spread of healthcare‑associated infections.
• Monitors and operates medical equipment (e.g., IV pumps, monitors, ventilators) as needed for patient care and safety.
• Promotes patient safety by adhering to national patient safety goals and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• Participates in audits, chart reviews, and compliance checks to ensure adherence to standards of practice and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates responsible decision‑making in planning, delegating, and providing care based on patient needs and organizational policies.
• Documents patient care and education thoroughly and promptly in the medical record.
• Engages in professional development to maintain clinical competency and awareness of current nursing standards and regulations.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives, including data collection and process development, to enhance patient outcomes and care delivery.
• Specialized responsibilities vary by unit:
  • Critical Care RN: Administers medications and treatments, manages complex medical equipment, performs procedures such as central line insertion, tracheostomy care, and advanced cardiac life support.
  • Emergency Services RN: Rapid assessment and triage, performs emergency procedures (intubation, wound care, suturing), implements interventions to stabilize patients.
  • OR Services RN: Provides comprehensive peri‑operative care, assists the surgical team, monitors vital signs, administers medications, and ensures a sterile environment.
  • Cardiac Surgery RN: Continuously assesses hemodynamic status, administers medications, operates advanced life‑support equipment, manages post‑operative recovery.
  • Endoscopy RN: Assesses patient, obtains consent, monitors vitals, assists physician during the procedure, provides post‑procedure care.
  • Obstetrics / Labor & Delivery RN: Educates patients, monitors labor and postpartum, assists with epidurals, provides pain management, monitors newborns.
  • Oncology RN: Administers chemotherapy, manages side effects, provides emotional support, educates on resources.
  • Orthopedics RN: Provides specialized musculoskeletal care, performs assessments, manages immobilization devices, pain management, education.
  • PACU RN: Monitors recovery from anesthesia, controls pain, observes for complications, regulates IV…