What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - Medsurg position at Seacrest Behavioral Health?
Role Overview
This position involves providing direct and indirect patient care in a clinical setting. The nurse collaborates with physicians, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Responsibilities include assessing patients accurately, administering prescribed medications, and delivering age-appropriate care. The role requires patient education, prioritization, and assisting with procedures, with a focus on maintaining patient safety and dignity.
Key Duties
This position involves providing direct and indirect patient care in a clinical setting. The nurse collaborates with physicians, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Responsibilities include assessing patients accurately, administering prescribed medications, and delivering age-appropriate care. The role requires patient education, prioritization, and assisting with procedures, with a focus on maintaining patient safety and dignity.
Key Duties
- Assess patient conditions and formulate care plans.
- Administer medications and perform treatments using nursing knowledge.
- Communicate effectively with the care team and assist physicians with procedures.
- Address psychosocial needs, including family education and social services coordination.
- Practice cost-effective resource management and promote safety.
- Engage in lifelong professional learning.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Licensed RN with BLS certification (within 14 days of hire).
- Computer literacy required; ACLS/PALS certifications preferred.