What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Orthopedic Medical-Surgical - Full Time Days position at Black Women's Mental Health Institute?
Role Overview
The nurse coordinates and delivers patient care using the nursing process, emphasizing critical thinking, compassion, and integrity to ensure safe, quality care that respects patient autonomy and dignity. They collaborate with patients and families to promote health and restore well-being, performing assessments, developing, implementing, and evaluating care plans. The role includes medication administration, health education, and participation in healthcare improvement activities. Clinical leadership and support for lifelong learning are essential components.
Key Responsibilities
The nurse coordinates and delivers patient care using the nursing process, emphasizing critical thinking, compassion, and integrity to ensure safe, quality care that respects patient autonomy and dignity. They collaborate with patients and families to promote health and restore well-being, performing assessments, developing, implementing, and evaluating care plans. The role includes medication administration, health education, and participation in healthcare improvement activities. Clinical leadership and support for lifelong learning are essential components.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess patients and develop personalized care plans
- Implement and evaluate care strategies
- Administer prescribed medications
- Provide health education to patients and families
- Collaborate with healthcare team members
- Support clinical leadership and ongoing learning
- Complete assigned goals effectively
- Minimum required: RN licensure, BLS certification within 14 days of hire
- Preferred: Computer literacy, additional training and certifications
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills