Registered Nurse - Early Admissions Unit - Days
Northshore Home Health Care · St Louis, MO · Today
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About the role
Join a dedicated nursing team as a Registered Nurse responsible for assessing, managing, and providing comprehensive patient care during hospital stays.
Key Duties
- Performing thorough assessments, documenting findings, and evaluating patient conditions.
- Developing and implementing individualized care plans based on assessment data, diagnosis, and evidence-based practices.
- Administering medications, monitoring IV fluids, and coordinating patient care with multidisciplinary teams.
- Providing patient and family education, discharge planning, and ensuring safety protocols.
- Recognizing changes in patient status, responding appropriately, and escalating concerns to physicians.
- Delivering specialized care such as restraint management, pain control, and abuse assessment.
- Maintaining accurate documentation, communicating effectively, and collaborating with colleagues.
- Adhering to infection control, safety policies, and professional standards to ensure high-quality care.
- Participating in quality improvement, evidence-based practice initiatives, and ongoing professional development.
Qualifications and skills
- Current RN license in the relevant state and BLS certification.
- Strong assessment, clinical, and communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing demands and work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care with respect and dignity.
Benefits
This role offers competitive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a commitment to excellence in patient care.