Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

Health Wealth Safe; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Wealth Safe, Inc. is seeking a Med Surg Nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit.

You will assess and plan care, administer meds, monitor patients, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective outcomes. You will educate patients and families, document accurately, promote safety and evidence-based practices, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking for medical-surgical patients.
• Proficient in administering medications and monitoring vitals.
• Effective communication and teamwork with healthcare professionals and families.
• Commitment to accurate documentation, safety, and evidence-based care.
• Ability to mentor others and engage in quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for adult patients with acute or chronic conditions.
• Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and track patient status.
• Coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and health management.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure continuity of care.
• Promote patient safety, evidence-based practice, and compassionate service.
• Mentor peers and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Teamwork & communication

Documentation accuracy

Job description

Med Surg Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for diverse adult patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Administer medications and monitor vital signs and patient status.
• Coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support optimal outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and health management.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and ensure continuity of care.
• Promote patient safety, evidence-based practice, and compassionate service.
• Mentor peers and participate in continuous learning, quality improvement, and related initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills for medical-surgical patients.
• Proficiency with medication administration and vital sign monitoring.
• Effective communication and teamwork with healthcare professionals and families.
• Commitment to documentation accuracy, safety, and evidence-based care.
• Capacity to mentor others and engage in quality and learning initiatives.