What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - MedSurg position at CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC.?
Job Summary
Provides patient care by applying the nursing process, emphasizing critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care. Focuses on partnering with patients and families to promote health, restore, or maintain well-being while respecting patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. Demonstrates caring, compassion, knowledge, and integrity to ensure safe, quality care. Performs additional duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Provides patient care by applying the nursing process, emphasizing critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care. Focuses on partnering with patients and families to promote health, restore, or maintain well-being while respecting patient autonomy, dignity, and rights. Demonstrates caring, compassion, knowledge, and integrity to ensure safe, quality care. Performs additional duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and develop individualized care plans
- Implement and evaluate care interventions
- Administer prescribed medications
- Educate patients, families, and significant others on health-related topics
- Participate in initiatives to improve healthcare delivery
- Communicate and collaborate with healthcare team members
- Provide clinical leadership and support lifelong learning
- Achieve assigned goals related to patient care and professional development
- Minimum education: RN licensure, BLS certification within 14 days of hire
- Computer literacy required; preferred skills include additional clinical training or certifications
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills