The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, patient-centered care during hospital stays, including assessments, planning, and execution of nursing interventions.
Responsibilities include performing thorough assessments, establishing and evaluating care plans, administering medications, documenting patient responses, and coordinating with healthcare team members.
They deliver specialized care for high-risk patients, manage pain and restraint use, and recognize signs of abuse, ensuring patient safety.
The role emphasizes professional accountability, adherence to safety and infection control standards, effective communication, and collaborative teamwork.
Qualifications require a valid RN license in the respective state, BLS certification, and relevant licensure.
Key skills include clinical competence, adaptability, respectful communication, and commitment to evidence-based practice.
Additional duties involve maintaining a safe environment, contributing to performance improvement initiatives, and providing age-appropriate, cost-effective care.
Overall, the nurse ensures high-quality, respectful, and efficient care aligned with hospital standards and patient needs.