Provide patient-centered nursing care on medical-surgical units by assessing patients, identifying and responding to changes in condition, and delivering prescribed medications and ordered treatments.
Key duties include:
- Perform nursing assessments and monitor patient status, reporting concerns to the provider and care team.
- Administer medications and treatments per orders, following safety and clinical protocols.
- Document nursing care and patient responses accurately and timely.
- Educate patients and families on care plans, treatments, and self-management needs in collaboration with the care team.
- Coordinate with providers and interdisciplinary staff to support quality patient outcomes.
Qualifications/skills: Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills, sound medication/treatment administration practices, effective communication, documentation accuracy, and a patient-focused approach.