What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - Medsurg position at Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic?
Role Overview
Provides direct and indirect patient care in various settings, collaborating with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. Utilizes critical thinking, nursing processes, and compassionate care to deliver high-quality services while respecting patient autonomy and dignity. Performs general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritizes care effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Provides direct and indirect patient care in various settings, collaborating with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. Utilizes critical thinking, nursing processes, and compassionate care to deliver high-quality services while respecting patient autonomy and dignity. Performs general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritizes care effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts accurate patient assessments based on medical conditions.
- Administers medications as prescribed and provides age-appropriate care.
- Develops and evaluates patient and family teaching plans.
- Utilizes nursing knowledge for treatments and procedures.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
- Assists physicians with procedures and performs technical skills.
- Addresses psychosocial needs and communicates with social services for discharge planning.
- Practices cost-efficient resource usage and promotes patient safety.
- Maintains ongoing professional development in nursing.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Computer literacy.
- RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
- Preferred certifications include ACLS/PALS.