Job Summary
Coordinates and provides care utilizing the critical thinking framework known as the nursing process. The nursing process forms the foundation of the nurse’s decision making to help partner with patients/families to attain, maintain and restore health whenever possible. Blends caring, compassion, knowledge and integrity to provide safe quality care that preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Assess the patient
- Develop the plan of care
- Implement the plan of care
- Evaluate the plan of care
- Administer medications as prescribed
- Provide patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education
- Participate in activities designed to improve health care delivery
- Communicate/collaborate with others in providing patient care
- Provide clinical leadership
- Support lifelong learning
- Complete assigned goals
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years nursing experience in the assigned area(s); 3 or more years preferred
- RN license with at least 2 years of experience; must work 48 hours of special staffing time annually, including weekend shifts
- Computer literacy
- RN licensure
- BLS certification within 14 days of hire