RN Registered Nurse Emerson 5 Med Surg Ortho Nights
Core
Provide individualized, outcome-oriented nursing care for patients in the orthopedics med-surg unit during night shifts.
Role type
Staff Registered Nurse (Med-Surg/Ortho)
Builds
Patient care plans, safe medication administration, and discharge coordination for orthopedic patients.
Domain
Healthcare - Orthopedics / Med-Surg
Required skills
Medication administration, patient assessment, care planning, documentation, pain management, safety protocols, critical thinking, ethical decision making, technology utilization, compliance adherence, cultural competence
Preferred skills
Acute care experience, BLS certification, ACLS certification, NRP certification, PALS certification, TNCC certification, TCAR certification, chemotherapy administration training
Technologies
Lotus Notes, electronic health record systems, fetal monitor interpretation software
Responsibilities
Administer medications and reconcile drug lists, develop and update individualized plans of care, assess and document patient comfort levels, verify patient identity before invasive procedures, maintain a culture of safety and infection control, facilitate patient discharge or transfer, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, provide patient and family education
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC