Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Brooklyn, NY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Med Surg Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Brooklyn, New York
Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
Employment Type: Clinical - Nursing - DPC
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Responsible for prescribing, delegating, and coordinating care for assigned patients.
• Deliver care according to established nursing standards, hospital policies, and multidisciplinary practices.
• Diagnose and treat human responses to actual and potential health problems through case finding, health teaching, counseling, and supportive/restorative care.
• Supervise care provided by LPNs, RNs on permit, nursing attendants, technicians, and supplemental staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess immediate and ongoing care needs of patients and their significant others.
• Develop comprehensive, current care plans addressing physical, psychosocial, spiritual, teaching, and discharge needs.
• Provide direct patient care based on assessments and medical regimens.
• Oversee all aspects of patient care and supervise other nursing personnel within scope of practice.
• Observe, evaluate, document, and communicate patient responses to illness and treatments.
• Ensure timely reassessment and follow-up on significant changes in patient condition or diagnosis.
• Coordinate overall care plan to align nursing interventions with medical treatments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to establish care priorities and ensure timely care delivery.
• Integrate age-specific care needs (e.g., pediatrics, geriatrics) into care plans.
• Accept accountability for nursing interventions and outcomes based on clinical judgment.
• Participate in quality improvement activities related to patient care and nursing standards.
• Communicate effectively, manage stressful situations, and facilitate interdisciplinary relationships.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in orientation of nursing staff.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities as delegated.
• Assist with patient coverage and work on other units as needed.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Serve as a clinical resource for student nurses.
• Engage in meetings, committees, conferences, and educational programs.
• Participate in nursing research and pilot projects.
• Pursue continuing professional growth and education, including advanced degrees and certifications.
• Participate in professional and community organizations.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in medical-surgical nursing.
• Skilled in managing a variety of surgical patients including orthopedic, vascular, urology, and bariatric cases.
• Competent in ventilator/tracheostomy care, gastrostomy tube management, and wound care.
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Board Certification in specialty (preferred but not required).

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required.

This position is ideal for experienced Med Surg RNs seeking a clinical nursing role with supervisory responsibilities in a hospital setting.