Medical-Surgical Pulmonary Registered Nurse provides patient-centered care for adults with respiratory and general medical-surgical needs on a day-shift unit.
Key Duties
- Assess patients on admission and each shift, identifying changes in condition.
- Administer, monitor, and document medications and therapeutic treatments.
- Carry out provider orders and ensure care is delivered safely and accurately.
- Document nursing assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record.
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, and follow-up care.
- Communicate status changes promptly and collaborate with the interprofessional care team.
- Support safe discharges and contribute to positive patient outcomes.
Qualifications & Skills
- Current RN licensure and strong clinical judgment in medical-surgical and pulmonary care.
- Ability to administer and monitor treatments, follow orders, and recognize deterioration.
- Excellent documentation, communication, and patient education skills.
- Collaborative, patient-focused approach to care delivery.