Registered Nurse - Med/Surg

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The Community – Salem, VA
Established as early as 1802, Salem, VA has truly earned it's mark as being considered an all-American community. Occurrences from one of its earliest settlers, famed pioneer and patriot Andrew Lewis, to being the host of the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl, the NCAA Division III football championship, since 1993. For the last two centuries, the City of Salem has remained a remarkable place to call home. Retaining its old-fashioned, small-town community feel while providing residents some of the highest quality schools, facilities and services in Virginia. Enjoy the expanded recreation and leisure opportunities for all with the Moyer Sports Complex, the Salem Recreation Center, and the expansions of longwood Park and Lake Springs.
Learn more about Salem, VA here.
About the Facility – Salem VAMC
Salem VAMC is one of the largest VA Hospitals. Since 1934 VAMC in Salem has been improving the health of the men and women who have so proudly served the United States Navy, United States Army, United States Air Force, United States Coast Guard and United States Marines. Health care services have been provided to more than 112,500 veterans living in a 26-county area of southwestern Virginia.
Facility Address: 1970 Roanoke Blvd Salem, VA 24153
RN Med/Surg - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• The RN Med/Surg utilizes the nursing process and interdisciplinary approaches for comprehensive patient care.
• Perform nursing duties aligned with physician-prescribed treatments.
• Assist patients with daily activities and administer medications per facility policies.
• Collect patient and family histories, documenting them in medical records.
• Conduct patient assessments, revise care plans, and communicate essential data to medical staff.
• The RN Med/Surg executes physician's orders, responds during emergencies, and assist in surgical/diagnostic procedures.
• Educate patients and families on prescribed treatments, assessing and recording their comprehension.
• Manage patient transfers, administer respiratory care, and ensure professionalism in adherence to VA service standards.
• Verify and implement physicians' orders, administer IV fluids, and blood products following established protocols.
• The RN Med/Surg maintains a neat appearance, uphold patient rights, including privacy, and consistently demonstrates courteous conduct as per VA guidelines.

RN Med/Surg - REQUIREMENTS

• Completed courses for nursing from an accredited program approved by either the Commission for Education in Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
• A current license in at least one state, territory, or commonwealth in the U.S. or the District of Columbia.
• A minimum of two years' experience in this field.