Job description

About us

Midwest Nursing & Vascular Services has been serving Southern IL for 10+ years as the premier staffing solution for area hospitals. We offer a flexible work environment, pay above the industry-average, and fantastic benefits!

At Midwest Nursing, our nurses come first. Always.

We would be honored to have you join Midwest Nursing--a locally owned Nursing Agency that has been serving Southern IL for 10+ years.

Position: FT or PT Med/Surg Nurse

Excellent Pay PLUS Fantastic Benefits!

Hours: Days or Nights available

BENEFITS:

• Excellent Pay
• Medical Insurance (BCBS)
• Dental Insurance (BCBS)
• Vision Insurance (Humana)
• 401K with Employer Contribution

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Responsibilities:

Med/Surg Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of Med/Surge Nurses include (but are not limited to):

• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
• Educates patients on surgical procedures
• Records patients’ medical information and vital signs
• Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays
• Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology
• Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients
• Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs
• Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs
• Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient
• Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol
• Participates in discharge planning
• Utilizes time management skills
• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting

Qualifications:

• Valid IL RN license required
• Medical Surgical experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) through AHA
• Must have experience with Epic
• Skills in handling emergency and life-threatening situations
• Positive, caring and customer-service oriented attitude

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical Insurance (BCBS)
• Dental Insurance (BCBS)
• Vision Insurance (Humana)
• 401K with Employer Contribution

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Travel nursing, Contract, PRN, Temporary

Pay: $1,800.00 - $2,800.00 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Emergency Medicine
• Medical-Surgical

Physical setting:

• Hospital

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person

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