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• Pay Rate: Rate may vary due to local or n on -local c on tracted rates: $60-65/HR combined Rate of pay . ( Pay packages are a combinati on of ta x able hourly rates, ta x free allowances f or t ravel, housing, and m eal allowances ) ( Rates are subject to change via client need)  

• Additi on al b on uses are available .  

• Rates are subject to change via client  

Med Surge Job Descripti on :  

A General Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) Nurse plays a critical role in the healthcare team, typically w or king in hospitals or medical centers. This nurse is resp on sible f or providing care to patients who are recovering from surgery or dealing with acute or chr on ic medical c on diti on s. The following is a general job descripti on f or a Med-Surg nurse:  

Job Summary:  

A Medical-Surgical Nurse provides direct care to patients in a general medical and surgical setting. These nurses manage a variety of medical c on diti on s, assist with post-operative recovery, and perf or m assessments, administer medicati on s, and ensure the comf or t and well-being of patients.  

Key Resp on sibilities:  

Patient Care:  

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care needs.  

• M on it or vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, and o x ygen saturati on .  

• Provide preoperative and postoperative care to patients, including wound care and administering pain medicati on s.  

• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, and dressing.  

• Provide comf or t and emoti on al supp or t to patients and families.  

M edical Administrati on :  

• Administer prescribed medicati on s and treatments, observing f or side effects or reacti on s.  

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient rec or ds.  

• Collab or ate with phy sic ians, surge on s, and other healthcare providers to co or dinate patient care plans.  

• Prepare patients f or surgical procedures and ensure proper recovery after surgery.  

M on it or ing and Rep or t ing:  

• Observe patients’ resp on ses to treatments, changes in symptoms, and complicati on s.  

• Rep or t any significant changes in patient c on diti on s to phy sic ians or seni or nurses.  

• Maintain knowledge of patient charts and documentati on acc or ding to hospital policy.  

Patient Educati on :  

• Educate patients and their families on health c on diti on s, treatment plans, and recovery processes.  

• Provide guidance on home care, medicati on regimens, and lifestyle modificati on s.  

Infecti on C on trol and Safety:  

• Adhere to strict infecti on c on trol protocols.  

• M on it or patients f or signs of infecti on , particularly after surgery.  

• Ensure the safety and comf or t of patients during their hospital stay.  

Team Collab or ati on :  

• W or k as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, which may include doct or s, phy sic al therapists, and other nurses.  

• Participate in shift handoffs and communicate effectively with other team members about patient needs and status.  

Emergency Resp on se:  

• Resp on d appropriately to medical emergencies, including assisting in life-saving procedures when required .  

• Use critical thinking skills to assess and react to changes in patient status.  

Qualificati on s and Requirements:  

• Educati on : Registered Nurse (RN) with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachel or of Science in Nursing (BSN).  

• Licensure: Valid state RN license.  

• Certificati on s: BLS (Ba sic Life Supp or t ) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Supp or t ) may be required .  

• E x perience: Previous e x perience in a medical-surgical unit is often preferred.  

• Skills: Str on g clinical assessment skills, ability to w or k in a fast-paced envir on ment, e x cellent communicati on , and interpers on al skills.  

W or k Envir on ment:  

• W or k is typically perf or med in hospital settings such as medical-surgical units, post-operative recovery units, or step-down units.  

• Nurses may be required to w or k nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on the hospital's staffing needs.  

• The job may involve standing f or e x tended periods, lifting patients, and other phy sic al demands.  

Phy sic al and Emoti on al Demands:  

• Ability to lift and move patients or equipment .  

• Str on g mental and emoti on al resilience to manage stress and patient care in difficult situati on s .  

• Ability to stay focused and w or k under pressure in an ever-changing envir on ment.  

This role requires a compassi on ate, skilled nurse who is dedicated to patient care, w or king collab or atively with other healthcare professi on als, and capable of managing a diverse range of medical c on diti on s.  

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