What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical Observation position at Northshore Home Health Care?
Role Overview
This nursing position involves delivering direct and indirect patient care in a healthcare setting. The nurse collaborates with physicians, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes, utilizing critical thinking, nursing processes, compassion, and respect. Key duties include assessing patient conditions, administering prescribed medications, providing age-appropriate care, and educating patients and families. The role requires assisting physicians with procedures, addressing psychosocial needs, promoting safety, and practicing cost-effective resource management. The nurse is expected to prioritize care efficiently and commit to lifelong learning to maintain professional competence.
Qualifications & Skills
This nursing position involves delivering direct and indirect patient care in a healthcare setting. The nurse collaborates with physicians, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes, utilizing critical thinking, nursing processes, compassion, and respect. Key duties include assessing patient conditions, administering prescribed medications, providing age-appropriate care, and educating patients and families. The role requires assisting physicians with procedures, addressing psychosocial needs, promoting safety, and practicing cost-effective resource management. The nurse is expected to prioritize care efficiently and commit to lifelong learning to maintain professional competence.
Qualifications & Skills
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- RN licensure with BLS certification within 14 days of hire
- Computer literacy
- ACLS/PALS specialty certification