RN - MedSurg

About the role

This position involves providing direct and indirect patient care in various healthcare settings, working collaboratively with physicians, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. The role requires utilizing critical thinking, nursing processes, and demonstrating compassion, integrity, respect, and empathy. The nurse ensures patient autonomy, dignity, and rights are preserved while restoring health whenever possible.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate patient assessments based on medical conditions
• Administer prescribed medications safely
• Provide age-appropriate care and support basic self-care activities
• Develop and evaluate patient and family education plans
• Utilize nursing knowledge to perform treatments and procedures
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for comprehensive care
• Assist physicians with procedures and perform technical/manual services
• Address psychosocial needs of patients and families, coordinating with social services
• Practice cost-effective resource utilization
• Prioritize care efficiently and promote patient safety
• Commit to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning

Qualifications and Skills

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Computer literacy
• Valid RN license
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire
• Preferred certifications include ACLS/PALS