Registered Nurse

About the role

Provide direct patient care including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and performing wound care.

Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care instructions.

Utilize telemetry equipment to monitor cardiac patients and respond promptly to any abnormalities.

Advocate for patients’ needs and preferences while coordinating with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals.

Deliver nursing care in medical, surgical, and pediatric units, adapting to the specific needs of each patient population.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and performing wound care.
• Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care instructions.
• Utilize telemetry equipment to monitor cardiac patients and respond promptly to any abnormalities.
• Advocate for patients’ needs and preferences while coordinating with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals.
• Deliver nursing care in medical, surgical, and pediatric units, adapting to the specific needs of each patient population.

Requirements

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the United States.
• Completion of an accredited nursing program (associate or bachelor's degree in nursing).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum of one-year clinical experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of medical/surgical nursing principles and patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
• Advanced certifications such as Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) or Pediatric Nursing Certification.
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and cardiac care units.
• Previous experience working with nurse practitioners in collaborative care models.
• Certification in wound care management or patient advocacy.

Skills

• The required skills such as direct patient care and wound care are essential for daily nursing tasks including patient assessments, administering treatments, and managing recovery processes.
• Patient education skills enable effective communication with patients and families, ensuring they understand their health conditions and care plans.
• Telemetry skills are critical for monitoring cardiac patients and identifying urgent changes in their status.
• Patient advocacy skills empower the nurse to represent and support patient needs within the healthcare team, ensuring ethical and personalized care.
• Preferred skills like pediatric nursing and nurse practitioner collaboration enhance the nurse’s ability to provide specialized care and work efficiently within multidisciplinary teams.