Role Overview: The Inpatient RN provides direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostics, following established standards and policies. They assess patient needs, develop and coordinate individualized care plans, and evaluate intervention effectiveness. The RN collaborates with physicians and interprofessional teams, delegates tasks, and promotes teamwork to ensure quality and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care, addressing physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs.
- Conduct assessments and formulate care plans with patient and family education, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Adjust care and assignments based on patient conditions, troubleshoot equipment, and participate in unit-based decision-making.
- Engage in quality improvement initiatives, safety programs, and evidence-based practices, supporting organizational goals.
Qualifications & Skills: Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required). Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and clinical judgment skills are essential. Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment within a Level 2 trauma center, with experience in emergency or acute care preferred.
Work Environment & Support: The role is performed in a clinical setting with a team-based approach, including access to 24/7 pharmacists, charge nurses, and multidisciplinary staff. Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and involvement in safety and quality initiatives are emphasized.