Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,190 per week at OU Health - 700 NE 13th summary:
As a Travel Nurse RN specializing in Med Surg, I provide specialized nursing care to patients in a hospital setting, handling cases that range from simple to complex. I manage patient assessments, administer medications, and support physicians during examinations and procedures, while also mentoring support staff. My role involves coordinating care plans with patients and their families, ensuring effective communication and continuity of care during hospital stays and discharges.
Certification Details
BLSState Licensure
Job Details
General Description: Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.Essential Responsibilities: - Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients. - Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients. - Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment. - Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary. - Administers medication as prescribed. Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products. - Delivers patient care competently. - Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge. - Informs patient and family of hospital procedures. - Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel. - Delegates tasks to support staff.
Job Requirements
1 year of experience.Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures.Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.Good verbal and written communication skills.Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.Some computer skills.
Additional Details
Preferred Skills & Experience: N/A
Keywords:
Travel Nurse, Med Surg, Registered Nurse, patient care, nursing, hospital nursing, healthcare, nurse responsibilities, IV administration, patient assessments
