Registered Nurse - Full Time - 7A to 7P

About the Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) I provides culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate patient care by utilizing the nursing process under the leadership of the departmental Nursing Director. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, as well as collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure high standards of professional nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions (physical, emotional, age-related) and document findings to develop a plan of care in conjunction with medical notes.
• Collaborate with the patient care team to discuss, evaluate, and monitor the plan of care, modifying it as needed based on changes in the patient’s condition.
• Perform basic nursing skills and treatments as prescribed by the physician or indicated by the patient’s condition, using professional judgment to modify care or contact the physician as appropriate.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of equipment and assist physicians during examinations and treatments.
• Demonstrate prioritization and decisiveness to complete typical patient assignments within an assigned shift.
• Educate and support patients and families by explaining treatments, procedures, and nursing care plans to mitigate fears and aid recovery.
• Make regular rounds to evaluate patients’ symptoms, reactions to treatments, and medications, taking corrective action as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records and report pertinent information regarding conditions, medications, and treatments.
• Participate in performance improvement studies and integrate these standards into patient care activities.
• Engage in discharge planning to prepare patients and families for release, acting as a liaison between care team members.
• Serve as a clinical leader by implementing nursing concepts, conducting patient conferences, and assisting in the orientation and teaching of student nurses, Nursing Assistants, LPNs, and ancillary personnel.
• Stay current on innovations, developments, new procedures, and techniques in nursing care to provide quality services.
• Perform duties related to safety, infection control, and performance improvement as part of the organization’s quality care efforts.
• Present a professional image to colleagues, staff, patients, families, and visitors.
• Attend professional development programs and in-service training to meet continuing education requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
• Up to one year of work-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse, listed in good standing with the state’s Department of Professional Credentialing.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS); if not current upon hire, must be obtained within the orientation period.