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Medical Center Barbour
RN Medical/Surgical Unit
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What they do
A Medical Surgery Registered Nurse cares for adult patients in a clinical setting within a surgery. Works on the surgical floor of a hospital, with supervision from a Surgeon as part of a surgery nursing team. Coordinates care for patients with a range of different medical issues.
$76,301 / year median in Alabama
+7% projected growth
Job Description
The RN Staff nurse, under the supervision of the Unit Director/Charge Nurse is responsible for the nursing care of patients assigned to him/her and directs others in patient care. Delivers care based on patient needs appropriate for the patient. Demonstrates an interest in patient centered approach to total nursing care. Instructs LPN's and PCA;s. Demonstrates cooperation, flexibility, and resourcefulness when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians and hospital personnel. Utilizes the six steps of Nursing Process which includes: Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, Identification of patient outcomes, planning, implementation and evaluation. When working swingbed area, be able to coordinate care based on patient needs.