Med Surg Nurse Job Description
Med surg nurse
provides individualized treatment of patients and reflect an understanding of the developmental needs and range of treatment requirements.
Med Surg Nurse Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
You are responsible for demonstrating knowledge of human growth and development, assessment range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients you serve
Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development, assessment range of treatment, and care of Patients appropriate to the ages of patients serve
Registered Nurse (RN) will Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior
Registered Nurse (RN) will Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care
Registered Nurse (RN) will Educate patients about health maintenance and disease prevention
Registered Nurse (RN) will Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities
Registered Nurse (RN) will Maintain accurate patient medical records
Uses the nursing process to assess, plan, and evaluate the care of cancer patients and families
Performing ongoing cardiac monitoring for patients with critically acute and chronic health conditions
Demonstrates cardiac rhythm recognition, detects cardiac arrhythmias, understands arrhythmia significance, recognizes symptoms, and anticipates or initiates appropriate nursing measures
Med Surg Nurse Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Med Surg Nurse
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BCLS, BLS, ACLS
Education for Med Surg Nurse
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the med surg nurse job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Education, Associates, Science, Graduate, School of Nursing, Department of Education, Nursing Education, Nursing Program, Patient Care
Skills for Med Surg Nurse
Desired skills for med surg nurse include:
Human growth and development
Assessment
Assessment range of treatment
Range of treatment
Range of treatment and care of patients
Care of Patients appropriate to the ages of patients served
Best practices and how own area integrates with others
Demonstrates awareness of the industry
Evolving customer demands
Related disciplines within the broader professional field
Desired experience for med surg nurse includes:
Background in nursing leadership as a Charge Nurse or Clinical Coordinator is expected, prior management is preferred
Knowledge of clinical practice in department of responsibility
Basic computer/data entry/statistical evaluation skills, professional certification related to area of specialty (or management) within 24 months of entry into position
Shows proficiency in all areas of the department skills checklist within scope of practice
Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation
Minimum two years acute care RN experience required
Med Surg Nurse Examples
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Med Surg Nurse Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a med surg nurse. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for med surg nurse
- Primary functions include patient assessments for specified clinic appointments, patient education and coordination of care within the clinic setting to facilitate and delivery of care in a timely and efficient manner
- Patient safety is also a priority in the clinic setting with attention to implementation and maintenance of patient safety standards
- Considers all characteristics of the individual, including sex and sex role identification, age and life stage, state of health, race and culture, socio-economic status, values and previous experience with similar events, in order to assist each patient to identify and meet basic health needs and improve his/her health status to the individual's maximum potential
- Consistently demonstrates sound clinical judgment and the ability to effectively provide and/or direct the care provided by team members for patients on an assigned tour of duty and modifies and updates the plans of care/treatment plans for patients on an assigned tour of duty
- In the role of charge nurse, provides and directs nursing care for clients with complex nursing care needs
- Provides individualized education for patient, family and/or caregiver throughout continuum of care
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of and complies with all policies and procedures related to performance of job duties
- Required attendance and completion of all required training/skills and all Healthstream assignments completed by due date
- You promote customer service initiatives along with Skyline Medical Center Service Values
- All your behaviors fully support positive customer service (HCAHPS)
Qualifications for med surg nurse
- Prior Charge/Supervisory RN experience preferred
- Graduate of a Nurse Assistant or Tech Program, Preferred
- Master's Degree is required (or Currently Enrolled)
- 2+ years in Med/Surg, Pulmonary Vent
- Clinical specialty certified (or must acquire certification within the first year of employment
- Familiarity with medical software and equipment
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Our growing company is hiring for a med surg nurse. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for med surg nurse
- Works collaboratively to assure appropriate management practices, maintenance of appropriate staffing levels competency assessment, staff orientation, ongoing education and development in all areas of responsibility
- You document all patient care
- You utilized Nursing Process for individual care to meet needs of patients
- Promote compliance with National Patient Safety Goals
- At least 1 year of experience in a Hospital setting
- Complies with hospital/departmental policies and procedures, , attendance, mandatory education, safety, infection control
- Administers and analyzes goals and objectives for work unit(s)
- Prepares departmental budget, projecting reasonable activity levels and expenses required to achieve approved net margin for work unit(s)
- Conducts monthly department meetings to keep staff informed
- Complies with Employee Health and Injury policy/protocol
Qualifications for med surg nurse
- Minimum of three years experience in acute nursing care
- Emergency medical technician (EMT) experience
- Updates the Plan of Care
- Recognizes/communicates ethical and legal concerns through established channels of communication
- Collaborates with the Manager, Director, Quality Management, and the Unit Based Council to establish and implement, and monitor department policies
- OPEN TO CURRENT DEPARTMENTAL CANDIDATES ONLY
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Our company is looking to fill the role of med surg nurse. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for med surg nurse
- Provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on nursing principles
- Read and interpret data to better determine patient care
- Provide top notch healthcare to patients
- The Med Surg Registered Nurse provides patient care through utilization of the nursing process
- Communicates with physicians about changes in patient's clinical condition
- Performs general nursing with adequate supervision
- Works collaboratively to develop plans, goals, and implementation strategies in support of the CHI Health’s Mission, Vision, and business objectives
- Along with department operations director, charge nurses and staff, coordinates work efforts on a daily basis
- Conducts interviews of applicants and makes recommendations for hire
- Refers appropriate cases to Risk Manager
Qualifications for med surg nurse
- Successfully completed NUR 101 and NUR 102 or RN student with documented completion of Med-Surg, Adult Health Rotation or be within one year of graduation unless foreign licensed Nurse
- Ortho certification preferred
- Letter of recommendation from nursing instructor
- Current transcripts
- Current Registered Nurse license- Alaska- required
- Must have a current RN license in the state in New Mexico
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Our company is looking to fill the role of med surg nurse. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for med surg nurse
- Works with department staff, promotes patient satisfaction through on-going monitoring of quality improvements initiatives and department work processes
- Maintains an efficient work environment and promotes teamwork
- Provides positive leadership in resolving problems
- Provides input into the development of operational budgets in support of strategic plans and goals
- Maintains a collegial and cooperative relationship with the other managers and Operations Directors for this service, working as a team to search out and implement efficiencies, economies, and best practices
- Provides feedback to the Operations Director on day-to-day operational activities, and patient satisfaction
- Assess and treat medical and post-surgical wounds
- Practices solid communication skills and can articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices
Qualifications for med surg nurse
- 3 years of occupational experience, including maternal child and/or medsurg background
- Teaching expereince desired
- Must demonstrate competency in the assigned teaching field
- Associate, Diploma in Nursing, or BSN required
- Recent graduate of an accredited Nursing program who has not yet practiced as a Registered Nurse
- Must obtain applicable state RN license within 6 months of hire/transfer
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a med surg nurse. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for med surg nurse
- Acute RN experience required
- 1 year of recent hospital experience
- 1 year acute/hospital experience
- Valid Florida nursing license
- Minimum of 1-2 years acute care population experience preferred
- Prior clinical rotations in a hospital setting preferred
Qualifications for med surg nurse
- Operates specialized therapeutic and life support equipment
- Monitors activities occurring within the department when acting in the charge nurse capacity
- Strives to maintain clinical competencies through continuous study, in-services and participation in obtaining continuing education units
- Based on education and experience, may be assigned responsibilities as a preceptor or relief charge nurse
- Progressive Care nursing experience preferred
- Dysrhythmia required