UHC-Registered Nurse (RN) Day Shift-5 South
Core
Provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting, utilizing the nursing process to achieve quality patient care outcomes.
Role type
Registered Nurse (RN) - Level I
Builds
Patient care plans and safe clinical environments
Domain
Healthcare / Inpatient Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical assessment, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), Delegation, Patient education, Interprofessional communication, Policy influence, Ethical decision making, Data collection, Quality improvement, Critical thinking
Preferred skills
BSN degree, Specialty certification
Technologies
Patient handling equipment, Monitoring devices
Responsibilities
Modifies patient's plan of care based on data collection, Uses Evidence-Based Practice to provide patient care, Delegates according to scope of practice, Verifies the plan of care with interprofessional colleagues, Provides education based on learning needs, Promotes effective communication among team members, Influences policy to promote safe patient care, Utilizes appropriate resources in providing care, Incorporates processes to enhance organizational growth, Participates in developing strategies to promote healthy communities, Recognizes strategies to improve nursing quality, Provides critical review of policies and procedures, Demonstrates understanding of data collection, Disseminates educational findings, Engages in activities related to nurse sensitive indicators, Participates in continuing professional development, Identifies ethical situations, Adheres to moral and legal rights of patients, Engages in opportunities for work/life balance, Completes annual required education for specialty accreditation
Seniority
Entry-level (Level 1), hands-on IC