The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the department’s requirements and the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other care-team members, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN advocates for patients, families, and caregivers and supports the organization’s mission, patient experience, clinical outcomes, and departmental performance. The role includes assessing and reassessing patient pain, performing provider-ordered procedures and monitoring, and documenting care promptly and thoroughly. The RN responds to patient requests, anticipates needs, and provides education about medical conditions, status, treatment plans, medications and possible side effects, follow-up, lifestyle measures, and future self-management. Complex medical terminology must be translated into language patients and caregivers can understand.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree