What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Medical/Surgical - Full-Time - Days position at Northshore Home Health Care?
Role Overview
This position involves providing direct and indirect patient care in a clinical setting, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. The role emphasizes high-quality care through critical thinking, nursing processes, and compassionate practice, while respecting patient autonomy and dignity.
Key Responsibilities
This position involves providing direct and indirect patient care in a clinical setting, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. The role emphasizes high-quality care through critical thinking, nursing processes, and compassionate practice, while respecting patient autonomy and dignity.
Key Responsibilities
- Assessing patients accurately based on their medical conditions.
- Administering medications as prescribed and performing appropriate treatments.
- Providing patient education tailored to individual needs, including family involvement.
- Collaborating with healthcare teams to deliver coordinated care.
- Assisting physicians with procedures and utilizing technical skills.
- Addressing psychosocial needs of patients and families, coordinating with social services for post-discharge care.
- Practicing cost-effective resource management and prioritizing patient safety.
- Engaging in lifelong learning to stay current in nursing practices.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Computer literacy.
- RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
- Preferred certifications include ACLS/PALS.