Graduate Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN)
Core
A professional practitioner who assesses, manages, directs, and provides nursing care activities during the patient's hospital stay and coordinates planning with other disciplines.
Role type
Registered Nurse (RN)
Builds
Patient care plans and clinical interventions for hospitalized patients
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Comprehensive nursing assessment, care plan development, medication administration, IV fluid management, patient/family education, infection control practices, pain management, abuse assessment, clinical documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Restraint care expertise, shared governance participation, precepting new staff
Technologies
Electronic health records, medical monitoring equipment
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and document findings; Establish and evaluate plans of care based on patient diagnosis and data; Provide and document nursing interventions including medication and IV administration; Monitor patient condition and recognize changes to take appropriate action; Provide specialized care for high-risk patients including pain management and abuse assessment; Collaborate with health team members and communicate care plans; Demonstrate accountability for professional practice and adhere to safety policies.