Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse - $2,504 per week - New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation - 462 1st Avenue : Job Details

Certification Details BLS New York State RN License Job Details 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. Job Requirements Minimum two (2) years Med/Surg experience in a large acute care hospital setting (for Acute Facilities). Minimum two (2) years Med/Surg experience in either Post Acute Facility or acute care hospital setting (for Post Acute Facilities). Most recent experience should be within the past year. Proficiency with physical assessment, medication administration, wound care & infection control, IV therapy, post-operative care, patient education, telemetry monitoring. Additional Details Preferred EPIC EMR experience.