Job Summary

The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive patient care through assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of nursing services. Responsible for delivering high-quality patient care while maintaining professional nursing standards, supporting patient safety initiatives, and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. The role includes coordinating patient treatment plans, supervising delegated care activities, supporting patient and family communication, and contributing to performance improvement and clinical excellence initiatives.

The Registered Nurse may work across multiple units based on operational needs and competencies while ensuring continuity of care and adherence to healthcare regulations and nursing practice standards. Demonstrates leadership, mentorship, and clinical expertise in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care services
• Coordinate interdisciplinary patient care plans and treatment activities
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and nursing records
• Deliver direct patient care according to nursing standards and healthcare protocols
• Delegate patient care responsibilities appropriately to healthcare team members
• Ensure completion of delegated care activities according to established standards
• Monitor patient progress and respond to changes in patient conditions
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families
• Support patient advocacy, safety, and quality care initiatives
• Participate in orientation, mentorship, and training of staff members
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities when assigned
• Participate in performance improvement and clinical practice initiatives
• Maintain compliance with infection control procedures and healthcare regulations
• Utilize data entry and patient information systems as required
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare staff to ensure effective patient outcomes

Minimum Requirements / Skills

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required
• BSN preferred
• Valid Registered Professional Nurse license required
• Minimum two years of Medical-Surgical RN experience required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Infection Control Training required
• Specialty certification preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to coordinate care in fast-paced healthcare settings
• Leadership, teamwork, and mentoring skills
• Basic computer and patient documentation system proficiency
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities

Work Environment

• Hospital and patient care environment
• Fast-paced clinical setting
• May work across multiple patient care units based on staffing needs