Registered Nurse - Clinical
Azza HealthCare Agency · St Louis, MO · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Registered Nurse assesses, manages, and provides comprehensive nursing care during a patient's hospital stay, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams using a patient-centered approach.
Responsibilities
- Conducts thorough patient assessments and develops individualized care plans.
- Evaluates and updates care plans based on patient needs.
- Administers medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Documents all aspects of patient care accurately and timely.
- Communicates changes in patient condition to the healthcare team.
- Provides specialized care, including restraint management, pain control, and abuse assessment.
- Ensures patient safety, infection control, and adherence to hospital policies.
- Delivers high-quality, compassionate service to patients and families.
- Educates patients and families on health management and care plans.
- Fosters interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient outcomes.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice.
- Engages in ongoing professional development activities.
Key Duties
- Performs comprehensive patient assessments.
- Plans and implements nursing interventions tailored to patient needs.
- Documents care accurately and maintains up-to-date records.
- Responds promptly to clinical changes in patient condition.
- Educates patients and families on care plans and health management.
- Maintains safety and infection control standards.
- Upholds professional and ethical nursing practices.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Valid RN license in applicable states.
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Adaptability in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Commitment to patient safety and satisfaction.