RN- General Surgical

Job description

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical-Surgical Nurse to join our blended-care healthcare team, which consists of RNs, LPNs, Nurse Externs, and CNAs. The ideal candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to a diverse patient population in our fast-paced surgical unit. If you are a professional nurse with a passion for patient-centered care, a commitment to excellence, and a desire to work in an environment that will allow you to build your skills, experiences, and competencies, we invite you to apply.
First Surgical is a 27-bed general surgical unit that cares for a variety of specialty surgical patients, as well as medical patients and those requiring wound care.
Responsibilities
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care in accordance with hospital policies and standards of nursing practice.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes, and respond appropriately.
• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and support staff to ensure effective care coordination.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and promptly
• Educate patients and families regarding conditions, procedures, and ongoing care needs.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure patient safety.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications
• Valid NC LPN license, RN license or Compact State RN license required
• BCLS required
• One year of experience in medical-surgical nursing (preferred, but new graduates welcome to apply)
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care in accordance with hospital policies and standards of nursing practice.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes, and respond appropriately.
• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and support staff to ensure effective care coordination.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and promptly
• Educate patients and families regarding conditions, procedures, and ongoing care needs.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure patient safety.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Valid NC LPN license, RN license or Compact State RN license required
• BCLS required
• One year of experience in medical-surgical nursing (preferred, but new graduates welcome to apply)
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment