Med/Surg RN
Location: Urbana, Illinois
Shift: Night (12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Required Qualifications
Valid RN license in Illinois
Minimum of one (1) year of Med Surg nursing experience, with Med Surg experience within the last year
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
Role Overview
The Med/Surg RN is a professional caregiver responsible for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The role involves:
Completing initial patient assessments and developing and modifying plans of care based on patient and family needs
Administering medications using the 5 Rights (right patient, medication, route, dose, and time)
Giving bedside shift report and delegating and validating tasks for assigned HCTs
Maintaining accurate nursing documentation that meets Med/Surg RN documentation standards
Monitoring safety, including fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions, and patient ambulation safety
Managing quick admission and discharge for Observation status patients
Communicating within the healthcare team to support care coordination and patient safety