Role Overview: A skilled nurse practicing independently in a clinical setting, providing both routine and complex patient care. Demonstrates awareness of situational factors, manages contingencies, and delegates tasks to care team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Responsibilities: Utilize nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation) in patient care, address emotional and social needs, administer medications and treatments per protocols, document patient information, and educate patients and families.
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred, with at least 1 year of related nursing experience preferred. Valid RN license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required. Completion of orientation and annual competencies mandated.
- Skills: Strong clinical judgment, ability to handle complex patient needs, effective delegation, and communication skills. Experience in perioperative or surgical settings advantageous.
- Key Duties: Provide comprehensive nursing care, monitor treatment effectiveness, assess learning needs, and ensure compliance with certification requirements within specified grace periods.