RN- Registered Nurse- NEW Advanced Acute Care Medical Surgical Unit
Core
Inpatient Registered Nurse providing direct medical-surgical care, assessments, and care planning on an acute care unit.
Role type
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical)
Builds
Patient care plans and treatment outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Medical-Surgical Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical assessment, Medication administration, Diagnostic study coordination, Care plan formulation, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Evidence-based practice application
Preferred skills
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Preceptor skills
Technologies
Electronic health records (implied via unit standards and documentation)
Responsibilities
Completes patient assessments per scope of practice; Formulates and coordinates care plans with interdisciplinary team; Provides direct patient care including treatments and medications; Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions; Collaborates with physicians and ancillary personnel to resolve patient needs; Participates in unit-based decision-making regarding evidence-based practice.