Med Surg RN
Lander, WY
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External
3x12 hrs, Nights

JA3

Med/Surge Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of Med/Surge Nurses include (but are not limited to): ? Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans ? Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse ? Educates patients on surgical procedures ? Records patients’ medical information and vital signs ? Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays ? Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology ? Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients ? Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs ? Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs ? Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient ? Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol ? Participates in discharge planning ? Utilizes time management skills ? Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms ? Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.

This is for the Riverton campus

Facility Requirements:

• Must have ACLS, BLS & PALS certifications must be attached to submission packet (Must be through the American Heart Association)
• Candidates may be responsible for taking care of pediatric/adolescent patients on occasion (SageWest does not have dedicated peds unit)
• Must have WY RN or multi-state RN license, must be attached to resume
• Must have 2 years recent Med/Surg RN experience in a hospital setting
• Candidates might need to float between the Lander & Riverton campus' depending on facility census
• The SageWest coversheet must be attached to the submission