Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical
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 (Medical Surgical)
Builds
Patient care plans and clinical interventions for hospitalized patients
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Surgical Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Comprehensive patient assessment, care plan development, medication administration, IV fluid management, patient/family education, infection control, pain management, restraint care, abuse assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and document findings; Establish and evaluate plans of care based on patient diagnosis and protocols; Administer medications and monitor IV fluids; Provide patient and family education and discharge planning; Recognize changes in patient condition and report to physicians; Implement specialized care including restraint management and abuse assessment; Collaborate with health team members for coordination of daily care.
Seniority
Not stated