Medical Surgical Nurse
Pride Health, Schenectady, NY, United States
Job Description
Title: Registered Nurse - Med/Surg
Shift: 12 hours/day, 3 days/week (36 Hours weekly) - Day/Night both available.
Location: Schenectady, New York 12308
Duration: 13 Weeks (Possible Extension)
Pay: For local - $54/hr, for Travelers - $64/hr.
Nurse: Patient ratio – 1:5
Unit Specificds: 20 bed unit
Duties and Responsibilities:
Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs
Adjust specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpret and record measurements
Monitor patients’ vitals and report adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner
Collaborate on discharge planning with the healthcare team
Answer questions and educate patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care
Maintain and update patient files, medical charts, and health records
Adhere to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols
Required:
Registered Nurse NYS License
BLS - AHA
Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.