Registered Nurse (RN) Med/Surg

TBC Healthcare Solutions•Metairie, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a PRN opportunity for a Registered Nurse in the Med/Surg field, located in the New Orleans, LA area (Metairie, LA). The role involves providing direct patient care, assisting physicians, administering medications and treatments, educating patients and families, and maintaining accurate patient records. The position requires ensuring patients are ready for discharge, understand post-operative instructions, and have their identification and necessary medical documentation verified. The nurse must also report any changes in patient status and respond professionally and courteously in all circumstances.

Requirements

At least 2 years Med/Surg experience required.
Epic experience required.
Active BLS Certification
Active ACLS Certification
Current TB Skin Test, Quantiferon Results, or Chest X-Ray
Hep B
MMR
Varicella

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
Assists physicians with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care.
Administers and controls narcotics and medication as ordered by physician.
Administers blood products, IV medications and TPN.
Provides health care instruction/education to patient and family members.
Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of the patient's medical treatment via EMR.
Participates in the planning and implementation of the patient's care.
Ensures that patient is ready for discharge.
Explains medications in criteria.
Ensures that patients understand post-operative instructions.
Checks identification of patient, including surgical permit, lab work, x-ray reports, and allergies.
Reports any change in physical status of patient.
Responds quickly in any circumstance and cares for patients professionally and courteously.