Registered Nurse, RN Medical Surgical Observation
Core
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients in a medical-surgical observation unit to monitor functional status.
Role type
Registered Nurse (RN)
Builds
Patient care plans and discharge coordination
Domain
Healthcare / Medical-Surgical Nursing
Required skills
Nursing process, patient assessment, care planning, documentation, medical terminology, patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, prioritization
Preferred skills
Knowledge of disease state management, bio-psychosocial model, clinical pathways
Technologies
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Responsibilities
Assess patient functional status, organize and complete patient care considering cultural factors, document nursing process steps, facilitate patient discharge through referrals and education, collaborate with other healthcare disciplines
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior (0-6 months experience)