MedSurg LPN

Calibre Talent Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing organization is seeking a Medical-Surgical Nurse in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role involves assessing and evaluating patient care plans, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare professionals for discharge planning. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in nursing and have two years of relevant experience in a similar facility. Strong interpersonal and monitoring skills are essential. The position requires flexibility with shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience as a medical-surgical nurse in a similar facility.
• Competency in electronic patient management systems.
• Extensive experience in monitoring a broad range of medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care plans.
• Provide individualized bedside nursing care.
• Monitor patients' vitals and report adverse reactions.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care planning

Medication administration

Monitoring vitals

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Certified MS-RN preferred

State-approved nursing licensure

Tools

e-MDs Chart

Mediexcel

Job description

Medical-Surgical Nurse Responsibilities:

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals.
• Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients.
• Preparing, administering and recording prescribed medications.
• Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs.
• Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements.
• Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner.
• Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team.
• Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care.
• Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts, and health records.
• Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.

Medical-Surgical Nurse Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Certified MS-RN preferred.
• State-approved nursing licensure.
• At least two years' experience as a medical-surgical nurse in a similar facility.
• Competency in electronic patient management systems such as e-MDs Chart and Mediexcel.
• Extensive experience in monitoring a broad range of medical conditions.
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in medical-surgical nursing.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities.
• Availability to work shifts that rotate between days, nights, weekends, and public holidays.