Med/Surg Registered Nurse

Job Summary and QualificationsIn collaboration with the patient, the patient's family, and other members of the health care team, the Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, evaluating, planning, implementing, and coordinating a treatment plan and achieving the goals of the nursing department. You serve as a key position of the interdependent team and hold responsibility for achieving positive patient and departmental outcomes.What you will do in this role:• You will maintain overall accountability/responsibility for assigned patients• You will manage efficient flow of patient care including screening, preparation for exam, providing general nursing care and comfort, and arranging for admissions, testing and discharges• You will maintain and review patients' records including posting tests and examination results• You will administer medications in accordance with physician orders• You will instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment plans• You will respond to and refer incoming telephone calls (may include phone triage when needed)Job Summary and QualificationsWhat qualifications you will need:• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date• Registered Nurse• Bachelor's Degree, or Associate Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma