RN / REGISTERED NURSE - MED/SURG OBSERVATION - NIGHTS

Patient Care & Clinical Practice

Facilitate, implement, and evaluate the Patient Plan of Care and corresponding outcomes.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to promote positive patient outcomes and serve as a strong patient advocate.
Implement nursing interventions in a timely and appropriate manner.
Demonstrate competent clinical and technical skills required for delivering safe, high-quality patient care.
Apply critical thinking and sound clinical judgment in all aspects of patient assessment and treatment.
Assess, analyze, and communicate patient information promptly and accurately.
Follow all medication safety policies and standards of practice.

Safety & Risk Management

Assess patient safety risk factors and identify patients requiring specific interventions related to skin integrity, fall risk, and proper use of restraints.
Promptly initiate interventions to address identified safety needs.
Complete required Safety Tracking Tools and documentation in accordance with policy.

Documentation

Accurately and promptly document all assessments, interventions, patient responses, and provider communication in the medical record.
Ensure documentation reflects clinical decision-making and meets departmental and regulatory standards.

Delegation, Supervision & Team Support

Supervise assigned staff and delegate tasks appropriately while maintaining responsibility for all care delivered to assigned patients.
Report performance issues or concerns involving team members to ensure all patients receive appropriate care and attention.
Actively assist coworkers and contribute to a supportive, collaborative team environment.

Patient & Family Education

Assess educational needs of patients and families and provide clear, appropriate written and verbal instructions.
Document all education provided and evaluate the patient’s understanding.

Provider Orders & Clinical Prioritization

Perform continuous review, initiation, and implementation of provider orders every shift.
Prioritize responsibilities based on urgency, patient needs, and available resources.
Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, independent decision-making, and effective time-management skills.
Multitask efficiently while maintaining accuracy and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a registered nurse
• RN - Registered Nurse
• BLS - Basic Life Saving certification
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• NIH - Stroke Certification

Entry

• USD $36.20/Hr.
• Max USD $59.73/Hr.