Position Overview:
The Registered Nurse assesses, manages, and provides nursing care during a patient’s hospital stay, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams through a patient-centered approach.
Key Responsibilities:
Conducts comprehensive and ongoing assessments, including admission, post-op, and discharge needs.
Develops and evaluates individualized care plans incorporating best practices and patient goals.
Administers medications, monitors IV therapy, and requests consultations as needed.
Communicates effectively with patients, families, and team members, ensuring safety and confidentiality.
Documents care, evaluates patient responses, and adjusts plans accordingly.
Provides specialized high-risk patient care, including restraint and pain management, ensuring safety and compliance.
Maintains professional accountability, adheres to policies, participates in quality improvement, and fosters a collaborative team environment.
Delivers age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care for adult and geriatric patients.
Ensures safety, infection control, and environmental organization in line with standards.
Provides service excellence by demonstrating courtesy, effective communication, and resourcefulness.
Engages in performance improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice, and ongoing education.
Qualifications & Skills:
Current RN license in the applicable state(s).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
Ability to adapt to changing demands and work in a fast-paced hospital setting.
The role requires a commitment to professional growth, safety, and delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care.