Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description:

The Med-Surg Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care to patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions. This includes assessing, planning, and implementing individualized care plans to address each patient's unique needs and facilitate optimal recovery. The nurse provides both direct bedside care and indirect support, ensuring a safe, healing environment that promotes physical wellness and rehabilitation. This role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide compassionate, efficient, and effective patient-centered care.

Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' medical and surgical conditions to develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed, monitoring for effectiveness and potential side effects.
• Provide direct patient care, including wound care, IV management, and monitoring of vital signs.
• Educate patients and families about their health conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care.
• - Coordinate and communicate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care.
• Document all patient interactions, assessments, and treatments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor for changes in patients’ conditions, promptly addressing any adverse symptoms or complications.
• Maintain a safe and sterile environment, following infection control protocols and safety guidelines.
• Participate in discharge planning to support patients’ transitions to home or other care settings.
• Support a positive, therapeutic environment that promotes patient comfort and recovery.

Our Ideal Candidate Will:

• Communicate effectively with patients and families using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) to ensure a positive experience.
• Actively participate in quality and safety programs, continuously improving personal practices to meet patient care standards.
• Attend at least 85% of required meetings and training sessions, showing dedication to professional development.
• Interact professionally with all patients, families, and team members, addressing concerns and serving as a supportive resource.
• Maintain strict compliance with infection control and safety protocols for a clean, safe environment.
• Use two patient identifiers consistently to enhance patient safety and reduce errors.
• Efficiently triage and prioritize patient care based on medical and surgical needs.
• Apply med-surg nursing best practices, performing tailored interventions for each patient.
• Work flexibly and responsibly, supporting the care team in a dynamic med-surg setting.

To be considered you’ll need:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• Current license to practice nursing in any US state or Canada (Flint will assist with your license endorsement).
• One or more years of nursing experience in Behavioral Health service is preferred.