Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical Observation
Vetted Solutions · La Vergne, TN · 2 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
The registered nurse provides direct and indirect patient care in various settings, collaborating with healthcare teams to improve outcomes. Emphasis is on safe, cost-effective practices, prioritizing patient safety, and promoting dignity and autonomy. The role requires continuous professional development and adherence to best practices.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients
- Administer prescribed medications
- Perform treatments
- Deliver patient education tailored to individual needs
- Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
- Assist physicians
- Address psychosocial aspects of patient care, including family education and social services coordination
- Maintain safe, cost-effective practices
- Prioritize patient safety and promote dignity and autonomy
- Engage in continuous professional development
- Adhere to best practices
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Current RN licensure
- BLS certification (within 14 days of hire)
- Computer literacy
- Preferred: ACLS/PALS certifications
- Preferred: additional specialty certifications