The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care consistent with the department’s requirements and the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Working 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, values, patient experience, clinical outcomes, and departmental performance. The RN performs provider-ordered procedures, monitoring, and other functions and documents care promptly and thoroughly in the patient medical record. The role includes explaining medical conditions, status, treatment plans, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures to patients and caregivers, including translating complex medical terminology. The RN also provides education about lifestyle measures and prepares patients and caregivers for future self-management. The RN manages evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver holistic treatment plans that promote recovery.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree