Job Description

• Pay Rate: Rate may vary due to l oca l or non- l oca l contracted rates: $60-65/HR combined Rate of pay . ( Pay packages are a combination of taxab l e hour l y rates, tax free a l l owances f or t rave l , housing, and m ea l a l l owances ) ( Rates are subject to change via c l ient nee d)  

• Additiona l bonuses are avai l ab l e .  

• Rates are subject to change via c l ient  

High- l eve l know l edge of cardiac medicine  

• Proficiency at ope rating EKG equipment and interpreting EKGs  

• Strong or a l communication ski l l s to interact effective l y with patients, phy sic ians and other staff  

• L eadership ski l l s to direct the eff or ts of other staff and provide effective coaching  

• Know l edge of hea l th inf or mation software used to maintain patient rec or ds  

• Mu l titasking abi l ity to monit or and care f or mu l tip l e patients at once  

• Crisis management ski l l s to respond to emergencies ca l m l y and professiona l l y  

• Th or ough understanding of infection contro l , privacy l aws and hea l th and safety regu l ations  

Medica l Administration:  

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments, observing f or side effects or reactions.  

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient rec or ds.  

• Co l l ab o r ate with phy sic ians, surgeons, and other hea l thcare providers to co or dinate patient care p l ans.  

• Prepare patients f or surgica l procedures and ensure pr ope r recovery after surgery.  

Monit or ing and Rep or ting:  

• Observe patients’ responses to treatments, changes in symptoms, and comp l ications.  

• Rep or t any significant changes in patient conditions to phy sic ians or seni or nurses.  

• Maintain know l edge of patient charts and documentation acc or ding to hospita l po l icy.  

Patient Education:  

• Educate patients and their fami l ies on hea l th conditions, treatment p l ans, and recovery processes.  

• Provide guidance on home care, medication regimens, and l ifesty l e modifications.  

Infection Contro l and Safety:  

• Adhere to strict infection contro l protoco l s.  

• Monit or patients f or signs of infection, part icu l ar l y after surgery.  

• Ensure the safety and comf or t of patients during their hospita l stay.  

Team Co l l ab o r ation:  

• W or k as part of a mu l tidiscip l inary hea l thcare team, which may inc l ude doct or s, phy sic a l therapists, and other nurses.  

• Participate in shift handoffs and communicate effective l y with other team members about patient needs and status.  

Emergency Response:  

• Respond appropriate l y to medica l emergencies, inc l uding assisting in l ife-saving procedures when required .  

• Use critica l thinking ski l l s to assess and react to changes in patient status.  

Qua l ifications and Requirements:  

• Education: Registered Nurse (RN) with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bache l or of Science in Nursing (BSN).  

• L icensure: Va l id state RN l icense.  

• Certifications: B L S (Ba sic L ife Supp or t) and AC L S (Advanced Cardiovascu l ar L ife Supp or t) may be required .  

• Experience: Previous experience in a medica l -surgica l unit is often preferred.  

• Ski l l s: Strong c l inica l assessment ski l l s, abi l ity to w or k in a fast-paced environment, exce l l ent communication, and interpersona l ski l l s.  

W or k Environment:  

• W or k is typica l l y perf or med in hospita l settings such as medica l -surgica l units, post- ope rative recovery units, or step-down units.  

• Nurses may be required to w or k nights, weekends, and ho l idays, depending on the hospita l 's staffing needs.  

• The job may invo l ve standing f or extended periods, l ifting patients, and other phy sic a l demands.  

Phy sic a l and Emotiona l Demands:  

• Abi l ity to l ift and move patients or equipment .  

• Strong menta l and emotiona l resi l ience to manage stress and patient care in diff icu l t situations .  

• Abi l ity to stay focused and w or k under pressure in an ever-changing environment.  

This ro l e requires a compassionate, ski l l ed nurse who is dedicated to patient care, w or king co l l ab o r ative l y with other hea l thcare professiona l s, and capab l e of managing a diverse range of medica l conditions.  

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