Registered Nurse – Medsurg

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Medsurg
Job Location: Dallas, TX
Job Duration: 3+ Months Contract (Possibilities of Extension)
 
Note: Candidate must reside 50 miles away from the facility location.
 
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, nursing care provides in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.

Job Responsibilities:

• Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients.
• Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.
• Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients, and intervenes when necessary.
• Administers medication as prescribed. Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Delivers patient care competently.
• Interact with family and patients in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge.
• Inform patients and family of hospital procedures.
• Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Delegates tasks to support staff.