MED/SURG RN - FULL TIME NIGHTS

Job Summary: At the direction and control of the Nurse Manager, the Registered Nurse provides professional patient care services.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs, plans and implements patient care activities and evaluates the patient’s response to treatment
• Manages activities within the therapeutic milieu and directs delivery of nursing care by other members of the nursing treatment team while promoting teamwork.
• Documents on individual flow sheet and progress notes all pertinent and meaningful observations and information
• May function as lead or charge nurse
• Participates in computerized health information systems.
• Prepares reports for departmental and accounting purposes in a timely manner.
• Maintains nursing competencies
• Maintains standards required by regulatory entities
• Actively participate in all special events
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be required to work evenings, nights, and/or weekends on a regular or as needed basis.