The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for managing the individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health through the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; and supervising assigned team members. The RN is responsible to the Clinical Manager for the assigned Department.Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current licensure in good standing in the state of practice, and all other states where license is held Evidence of 1 year of nursing experience in specialty within the past two years Evidence of BLS and all additional required credentials specific to nurse specialty and as designated by health care organization. COVID vaccine card/exemption Current physical, drug test, and 2-step PPD test (must be 2 PPDs done 28 days apart) 2 References within 1 yearResponsibilities Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patients immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by client facilitys policies, procedures or protocols. Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by patients condition and/or the client facilitys policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly. Develops plan of care that is individualized for the patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team. Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner. Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his/her family. Delivers care with appropriate age and cultural competence to specific patient populations according to individualized needs. Provides individualized patient/family education customized to the patient and his/her family. Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution. Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation and advanced life support protocols. Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff. Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the patients and familys diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights. Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift. Maintains current competency in nursing specialty by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
