Role Overview:
The registered nurse independently provides routine and complex patient care in a clinical setting, demonstrating awareness of various aspects of each situation. They develop long-term care plans, manage contingencies, and delegate tasks to care team members to ensure quality patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver nursing care following the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
- Address patients’ psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs in accordance with their level of practice.
- Administer medications and treatments per protocols, monitoring for side effects and effectiveness.
- Document patient histories, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
- Assess learning needs and educate patients, families, and caregivers, identifying issues and available resources.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Preferred Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a related nursing specialty; new graduates considered.
- Current RN license in the state or a compact license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; ACLS certification required within specified timeframes.
- Completion of organizational onboarding and annual competency validations.
Additional Requirements:
- Experience in critical care or similar settings is preferred.
- Must attend orientation within 30 days of hire and complete department-specific competencies.
- Certifications such as PALS, TNCC, NRP, and others within designated grace periods.
Work Details:
The position is full-time, with shifts from 7AM to 7PM.