Post-Surgical Med/Surg Staff Nurse (Day Shift)

LMHS brand; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Licking Memorial Health Systems is seeking a Staff Nurse for the 5 East Med/Surg Post Surgical unit in Newark, OH. This full-time position requires clinical competence in nursing processes, patient assessment, planning, intervention, and coordination of care across the health system.

Responsibilities include monitoring unstable patients, administering medications within RN scope, assisting physicians with procedures, supervising LPNs and staff, and ensuring orders are completed accurately and

Qualifications

• Must hold Ohio RN licensure and maintain it.
• Current CPR card and maintain.
• Maintain valid BLS certification.
• Telemetry with medications within one year of hire.
• Work independently.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and provide appropriate intervention to medically unstable patients, ranging from infancy to geriatrics.
• Safely and accurately administer medications within the scope of RN practice.
• Assist physician with invasive/ non-invasive procedures performed on the nursing unit.
• Provide direction and supervision to LPNs, POCTs and other ancillary staff.
• Monitor and ensure the accurate and timely completion of physician orders.
• Acquire and maintain current knowledge of all equipment and procedures/treatments generally used in med/surg care.
• Maintain patient safety and fall risk protocol.

Skills

Independent work

Telemetry with meds

Education

RN licensure (Ohio)

CPR certification

BLS certification

Job description

Licking Memorial Health Systems is seeking a Staff Nurse for the 5 East Med/Surg Post Surgical unit in Newark, OH. This full-time position requires clinical competence in nursing processes, patient assessment, planning, intervention, and coordination of care across the health system.

Responsibilities include monitoring unstable patients, administering medications within RN scope, assisting physicians with procedures, supervising LPNs and staff, and ensuring orders are completed accurately and