Provides direct patient care using the nursing process and maintains professional accountability for assigned patients. Evaluates the effectiveness of care delivered by other direct care providers and coordinates patient care with other departments. Upholds patient rights and ensures strict confidentiality of patient information. Performs all duties in alignment with organizational mission, values, and service standards.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing (AD, diploma, or BSN)
- Current and active RN licensure (including compliance with state/compact requirements)
- Basic Life Support certification (or ability to obtain successfully as required)
- May require additional unit-based certifications (e.g., ACLS/ALS, NRP, ENPC, TNCC, PALS, PEARS, and others)
Key Skills & Abilities
- Strong clinical judgment and application of the nursing process
- Interprofessional coordination and care continuity
- Commitment to patient rights, privacy, and professional standards
- Ability to perform physical job demands (e.g., lifting/pushing/pulling, prolonged standing/walking, reaching and bending)