Registered Nurse - MedSurg Acute 2

Registered Nurse - Med Surg Acute 2

Registered Nurse in Med Surg Acute provides direct care to patients with acute medical conditions in a hospital setting. They assess patient needs, administer treatments, medications, and monitor vital signs. Med Surg Acute nurses manage care for patients recovering from surgery, injury, or illness, ensuring they receive the proper interventions. They collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans.

Additionally, they educate patients and families on recovery and discharge instructions.

Job Summary:

Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment.

Job Requirements:

Education and

Work Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN):
Preferred Acute care facility experience:
Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice:
Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification:
Required

Essential Functions:

Collects relevant data pertinent to the patients health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patients situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment.

Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.