RN - Medical Surgical

Summary:
Provides direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance withapplicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, andmission of the organization.

Position Details:

FTE Status: Full-time

Shift: Nights

Responsibilities:
Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessmentto optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.

Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, includingpatient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial supportneeds.

Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/familyeducation appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept studentnurses and new hires.

Within scope of job,requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to workwith minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-pacedenvironment and take appropriate action.