Medical-Surgical Pulmonary Registered Nurse provides patient-centered care for adults with respiratory conditions and general medical-surgical needs in a day-shift unit.
Key duties
- Assess patients on admission and each shift; monitor respiratory and overall condition
- Administer medications and treatments, and evaluate patient response
- Carry out provider orders and ensure accuracy and safety
- Document nursing care and clinical findings accurately
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, and follow-up care
- Communicate changes in condition promptly to the care team
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to support safe discharge and positive outcomes
Qualifications/skills
- Current RN licensure and ability to deliver medical-surgical and pulmonary nursing care
- Strong clinical assessment, medication/treatment administration, and monitoring skills
- Excellent communication, patient education, and teamwork abilities
- Detail-oriented documentation and adherence to provider orders and safety standards