Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical Unit

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical Unit Qualifications

• RN – State of Florida
• Degree from an accredited school of nursing, bachelor degree preferred.
• Completion of general and nursing orientation.
• Completion of unit orientation and unit-specific competency checklist.
• Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Certifications as required by the specific unit/area (Refer to required certification addendum).
• Completion of annual competency based learning modules (CBL’s).
• Excellent communication skills are needed in dealing with physicians, patients, family, and other disciplines.

• Assess the patient on admission and assess and monitor on an ongoing basis.
• Assess patient/family learning needs.
• Recognize and respond to changes in the patient’s condition.
• Document assessment data on admission and on an ongoing basis.
• Plan and coordinate care based on assessment of the patient’s status and ongoing identified needs.
• Involve family/significant others in the plan of care as desired by the patient.
• On admission, initiate individualized teaching plan to ensure positive outcomes and timely discharge.
• Implement supportive and rehabilitative nursing care according to identified patient needs.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Initiate and verify physician orders.
• Utilize nursing judgment in the provision of care.
• Evaluate patients/families response to interventions and progress toward desired outcomes.
• Organize patient care based on patient needs and available resources.
• Serve as the patient advocate by providing compassionate nursing care, which is individualized to meet the special needs of each patient.
• Identify priorities for care of assigned patients.
• Coordinate patient care activities with services provided by ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate professional development, accountability, and leadership in the performance of their professional nursing practice.
• Adhere to Cornerstone standards and hospital mission and values at all times.
• Report to work when scheduled (Refer to Attendance policy).
• Maintain a professional appearance that demonstrates a positive image (Refer to Professional Appearance Expectations policy).
• Maintain patient confidentiality and act in an ethical manner at all times.
• Follow legal and ethical guidelines in providing nursing care.
• Maintain competencies and continue development of professional/clinical knowledge base through continuing education.
• Assist with staff orientation and professional development.
• Contribute to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and co-workers.
• Support research and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Administer medications according to established policies.
• Comply with patient safety goals and programs.