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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Reston, Virginia

About this job

This position is 7p - 7a rotate weekends

The Medical Surgical RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs

Carries out physician orders

Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs

Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care

Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems

Instructs and educates patients and families

Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team

Provides age and culturally appropriate care

Orients and mentors new staff members

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required

MUST have a minimum of 1-2 years current hospital experience in a Med/Surg Unit

Current licensure as an RN in the Commonwealth of Virginia

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, BSN preferred

Virginia or compact State licensed RN New Graduates who have completed a senior practicum/preceptorship in Medical/Surgical are welcomed

Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider

Customer service abilities including effective listening skills

Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment

Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds