Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative setting. You will assess patients, perform procedures, administer meds, and document care to ensure positive outcomes.

Responsibilities include educating patients and families, advocating for patients, and promptly responding to needs to maintain safety and quality in care.

Qualifications

• Active RN license and nursing diploma.
• BCLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status on admission and shifts.
• Administer medications and monitor responses.
• Document care accurately and report changes.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and follow-up care.

Skills

RN license

BCLS within 30 days

Communication & teamwork

Education

Nursing diploma

Job description

Role Overview

Seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, performing medical procedures, administering medications, and documenting care accurately. The RN acts as a patient advocate, educates patients and families, and responds promptly to patient needs to ensure exceptional care and positive outcomes.

Key Duties

• Assess patient status during admission and shifts, reporting changes promptly.
• Perform procedures and monitor patient responses per provider orders, ensuring thorough documentation.
• Administer prescribed medications and respond to adverse reactions.
• Respond to patient requests, anticipate needs, and resolve issues effectively.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions, treatments, medications, and follow-up care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active Registered Nurse license and diploma.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Strong communication, compassionate care, and teamwork skills.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a facility with extensive medical services, emphasizing compassionate, personalized care aligned with organizational values.