Registered Nurse - MedSurg / Telemetry

Calibre Talent Group; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Registered Nurse for a MedSurg/Telemetry role in City of Rochester. The candidate will assess, plan, and provide individualized patient care, including monitoring vitals and administering medications. Strong collaboration with healthcare teams is essential for effective discharge planning and patient education. Ideal candidates should exhibit quick decision-making skills and a commitment to high standards of care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with clinical experience in MedSurg/Telemetry.
• Ability to assess and implement patient care plans effectively.
• Experience in administering medications and monitoring patient vitals.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care plans.
• Provide direct bedside nursing care.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications.
• Change dressings and insert catheters.
• Monitor patients' vitals and report adverse reactions.

Job description

About the job Registered Nurse - MedSurg / Telemetry

Responsibilities:

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals.
• Evaluatingmedical information, as well as providing direct and individualizedbedside 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.