Registered Nurse/LPN - Med Surg (Nights)
Core
Provides professional nursing care for inpatients in a hospital Med Surg setting, focusing on assessment, care planning, and patient education during night shifts.
Role type
Registered Nurse (Novice/Entry-level)
Builds
Inpatient patient care plans and outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment, nursing process application, care plan creation, patient education, documentation, evidence-based practice, patient safety monitoring, delegation management
Preferred skills
BSN degree, specialty certification, charge nurse experience, precepting experience, quality improvement participation
Technologies
Lift equipment, patient monitoring devices, handoff tools
Responsibilities
Perform adequate patient assessments and documentation, create plans of care using the nursing process, recognize patient safety concerns, provide education based on unique learning needs, retain accountability for delegated nursing care, integrate ANA code of ethics, assess impact of family dynamics on health, individualize care based on patient beliefs and readiness
Seniority
Junior, novice level (less than 12 months experience)