What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical/Bariatric - Acute Care position at Mental Health Association of Rochester?
Role: The RN Clinical Nurse is a key member of an interdisciplinary team providing high-quality, safe, patient-centered care in a clinical setting.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Perform nursing processes—assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation—using evidence-based practice and individualized care.
- Partner with patients and families through effective communication, ensuring their goals guide the care plan.
- Coordinate safe care delivery, promote teamwork, and support performance improvement initiatives.
- Serve as a preceptor or mentor to foster a qualified workforce and model professional nursing practice.
- Engage in evidence-based practices, research, and quality improvement activities, ensuring compliance with policies and standards.
- Plan proactively for patient care across the continuum and support resource-efficient practices.
- License as a Registered Nurse (RN) with required certifications such as BLS.
- Less than 1 year of clinical experience or completion of accredited nursing education.
- Knowledge of clinical standards, ethical practice, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills.