RN Observation
Core
Registered Nurse providing acute care for patients hospitalized for less than 48 hours in a 21-bed observation unit, managing conditions such as cellulitis, CHF, asthma, kidney stones, and TIA.
Role type
Staff Registered Nurse (RN)
Builds
Patient care plans and clinical interventions for short-stay medical/surgical patients
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Critical thinking, Nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation), Evidence-based practice, Cultural competence, Ethical practice, Resource utilization
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Deliver nursing care responsibly and accountably per ANA standards; Demonstrate competency through the nursing process; Uphold standards of professional performance including communication, collaboration, and leadership.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC