RN - BMH NM Cardiac Unit - North

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Provides direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting. Communicates and collaborates with physicians, leadership, co-workers, and other multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Provides high-quality patient care utilizing critical thinking, nursing processes, decision-making, compassion, integrity, respect, and empathy. Preserves the patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights, and restores health whenever possible. Performs general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Assesses the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition.
• Administers medications as prescribed, with knowledge of ordered medications.
• Provides care appropriate to the patient's condition and age, including basic self-care activities.
• Formulates and evaluates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs, including family in teaching as appropriate.
• Utilizes nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team in providing patient care.
• Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families; communicates with social services regarding hospital and post-discharge needs.
• Practices cost-effective resource utilization.
• Prioritizes patient care effectively and efficiently.
• Promotes patient safety by minimizing risks of harm.
• Engages in lifelong learning related to nursing.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum required: RN licensure, BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• Preferred: ACLS/PALS certification (must obtain once hired).
• Computer literacy.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Other
• Job function:
  Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare

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