RN Med-Surg General Surgery Unit

Overview:

The Registered Nurse (RN) holds the primary role in delivering superior patient care and achieving positive patient outcomes through the compassionate and efficient application of nursing knowledge. Operating under general supervision, this role advances professional nursing practice by coordinating patient care through the nursing process and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses patient conditions and requirements in the designated unit in order to provide tailored nursing care that meets the needs of each patient effectively.
• Examines patient data, such as medical background, test findings, and present state, in order to create personalized nursing care strategies.
• Administers nursing methodologies like medication delivery and therapies to ensure comprehensive and efficient patient care.
• Ensures that medical records are in compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies by reconciling them meticulously.
• Assessing patient responsiveness to interventions and determining additional measures necessary to reach defined care objectives.
• Coordinates with an interdisciplinary care team to ascertain efficient care planning.
• Performs additional tasks as outlined.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

Required:

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

1 year as a Registered Nurse

Preferred:

1 year in a clinical specialty as defined by ANCC or national nursing organizations

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:

Required:

Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a Compact state

BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider