RN-MedSurg CCU-Full Time

About the Role

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting. Communicates and collaborates with physicians, leadership, co-workers, and other multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Delivers high-quality patient care using critical thinking, nursing processes, decision-making, compassion, integrity, respect, and empathy. Preserves patient autonomy, dignity, and rights while restoring health whenever possible. Performs general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization, along with other assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients accurately based on their medical condition.
• Administers ordered medications with knowledge of their purpose and effects.
• Provides care tailored to the patient’s condition and age, including basic self-care activities.
• Formulates and implements a teaching plan based on identified learning needs; evaluates learning effectiveness and includes family in teaching as appropriate.
• Utilizes nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide necessary services.
• Communicates and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Assists physicians with procedures and performs technical and manual skills as required.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families; coordinates with social services for hospital and post-discharge needs.
• Demonstrates cost-effective practices, non-wasteful usage of supplies, linen, and charge items.
• Prioritizes patient care effectively and efficiently to promote safety and reduce unnecessary harm.
• Commits to lifelong learning and professional development in nursing.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (required).
• RN licensure (required).
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire (required).
• Computer literacy (required).
• ACLS/PALS certification (preferred/desired).
• Specialty certification (preferred/desired).