Role Overview: The registered nurse practices independently in a clinical setting, providing both routine and complex patient care while demonstrating awareness of all relevant aspects of each situation. They assign and delegate tasks to care providers to effectively manage clinical scenarios, ensuring quality care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation—for assigned patients
- Address psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with practice standards
- Administer medications and treatments following protocols, monitor for side effects and effectiveness
- Document patient history, symptoms, medication, and care provided
- Assess learning needs and educate patients, families, and caregivers, identifying issues and resources
Qualifications & Skills:
- Preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred; new graduates considered
- Current RN license and BLS certification; ACLS required
- Completion of organizational onboarding and annual competency requirements
- Additional certifications such as PALS, TNCC, NRP, and Fetal Heart Monitoring may be required within specified timeframes
- Work schedule is full-time, from 7 PM to 7 AM
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- Typical pay
- $79,560–$122,720
For context, most registered nurses earn between $79,560–$122,720 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.