The Med/Surg Registered Nurse provides care in an acute care medical/surgical unit within a teaching and research environment. The RN delivers direct clinical care and supports services related to spinal cord injuries, telemetry, orthopedics, medicine, oncology, neurology, acute rehabilitation, general surgery, and post-operative care for veteran patients.

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Key Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care

• Perform patient assessments and monitor patient condition
• Administer medications and IV therapy
• Provide telemetry monitoring
• Perform wound therapy including wound vac and dressing changes
• Provide tracheostomy care and chest tube management
• Perform NGT insertion and other required procedures
• Monitor patient findings, report conditions, and treat applicable issues
• Respond to emergency situations including cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Clinical Procedures & Competencies

• IV insertions
• Thoracentesis
• Paracentesis
• Lumbar puncture
• Twelve lead EKG
• Foley catheter insertion and discontinuation
• Doppler pressure
• Orthostatic blood pressure
• Blood transfusion
• Blood draws
• Drug administration using Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA)
• Bladder irrigation

Care Coordination

• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Manage admissions, discharges, and internal and external patient transfers
• Delegate tasks to assistive personnel
• Support patient transport when necessary

Documentation & Professional Practice

• Document nursing care in the electronic medical record
• Follow emergency response procedures
• Maintain clinical competency across areas of nursing care

Required Qualifications

• BLS and ACLS certifications accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Minimum of three (3) years of current nursing experience, including background in Med/Surg
• BSN preferred at a ACEN and CCNE school