Responsibilities
MedSurg RNs provide bedside care for a variety of patients and execute individualized patient assessments to create an individualized plan of care. MedSurg RNs prepare equipment and assist physicians during examination and treatment of patients. MedSurg RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- MedSurg RNs prepare, administer, and record prescribed medications
- Initiate alternative action when adverse symptomology is displayed
- Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs when necessary
Shift: 5x8s
