RN Med Surg

SGS Consulting; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking a qualified registered nurse to join a busy surgical unit. You will deliver direct patient care, participate in care planning, and collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes for adult patients.

The role focuses on pre- and post-surgical care, medication administration, wound care, and patient education. You will work in a 32-bed unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio and requires BLS/ACLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• BLS/ACLS certification required.
• Experience with acute care, trauma, and post-surgical patients.

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.

Skills

Surgical ACE 32-bed unit

Trauma care

BLS/ACLS required

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

Tools

EPIC EMR

Gait belts

Geriatric chairs

PT Equipment

Job description

Job 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.

Skills:

• 5A Surgical ACE. 32 bed unit with adult/older adult population. Ratio 1:5.
• Trauma patients, Heparin drips and all acute medications as ordered. BLS/ACLS required.
• EPIC EMR. Specialty equipment: gait belts, geriatric chairs, PT Equipment. Skilled Nursing/ Rehab /Prior NICHE training a plus.

Education/Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required.