The Med-Surg RN provides direct and individualized nursing care to adult patients before and after surgical procedures. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and educating patients on their care plans.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program with a current nursing license and at least one year of Med-Surg experience, although new graduates will be considered. CPR certification is also required.
At Legent Health, our mission is simple yet profound
“To provide first-class health care that puts YOU first.”
Our vision reflects our commitment to excellence
“Through robust physician partnerships, become a nationwide leader in compassionate, quality healthcare focused on the patient and available to everyone.”
Our values, also known as our brand pillars, define how we stay true to our identity in the healthcare industry and the communities we serve. These values are central to everything we do:
Respect: We honor the time and trust of both patients and physicians by delivering organized, efficient services that ensure a seamless healthcare experience.
Service: We are committed to highly personalized care for patients, their families, and the physicians who serve them, driving optimal outcomes for all.
Leadership: We strive to be a trusted leader through innovation, clear communication, and unwavering dedication to excellence across our employees and partners.
Joining Legent Health means being part of a team that lives these principles every day, as we build a future focused on compassionate, quality care.
About the Role
The Med-Surg RN is responsible provide care for primarily adult patients before and after surgical procedures; they also attend to those who are being treated with pharmaceuticals to manage illness. Due to the broad range of medical conditions Med/Surge Nurses will encounter, they must be well-versed in a large variety of health conditions.
Position’s essential responsibilities
Med/Surge 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.
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Career Development
Competitive Salary
Training Opportunities
Wellness Programs
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Performance Incentives
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.
Float among various clinical services, were qualified and competent.
All other duties as assigned.
Education and experience requirements
Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
Current nursing license, in good standing with the State licensing board.
Minimum of one (1) year Med/Surge experience but will consider a new grad.
Current and active CPR certification.
Why Join Legent Health?
Legent Health fosters an environment where team members are empowered to deliver exceptional care while growing professionally within a supportive, values-driven culture.
We Offer
Competitive salary and performance incentives
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid time off and wellness programs
Career development and training opportunities
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Legent Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
I-9 and E-Verify Compliance
Employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system. All applicants must provide valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law.
