Registered Nurse / LDRPN - Clinical Care RN

Overview

Join our dedicated team where every employee embodies our Vision, supports our Mission, and exemplifies our Values of integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion. We are committed to these principles in every aspect of our professional lives.

You will work under the guidance of the Nurse Manager / Clinical Coordinator and play a crucial role in assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and supervising patient care on a nursing unit / department according to established policies and procedures. You will also oversee non-RN personnel and may take on charge responsibilities as needed, facilitating unit activities and staff distribution across various nursing units.

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute positively to patient care and team dynamics while performing other duties to ensure high service levels.

Responsibilities

• Continuously assess the patient's physical and psychosocial condition throughout their care journey.
• Develop, communicate, and document personalized care plans that address patient needs, involving patients, families, and the healthcare team in the process.
• Implement and coordinate the care plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the care plan and the patient's response, adjusting as necessary and making referrals when indicated.
• Assess educational needs and readiness of patients and families, providing tailored educational interventions and documenting their outcomes.
• Act as a preceptor for new staff members.
• Take on charge nurse responsibilities when required.
• Achieve expectations in customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and personal development as outlined in performance reviews.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the unit.
• Demonstrate competency in caring for neuro patients.
• Exhibit skills and knowledge in neuro assessments.
• Manage airways effectively for neuro patients.
• Caring for trached patients with competence.
• Assist physicians during special neuro procedures with skill and understanding.
• Understand and apply knowledge from our TIA teaching program.
• Perform various suctioning procedures according to established standards.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using equipment and caring for patients in a halo brace.
• Understand and fulfill nursing responsibilities for ventilated patients.

Qualifications

EDUCATION :

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred. Proficiency in electronic patient records and literature searches via the internet.

EXPERIENCE : N / A

LICENSURE :

Valid State Registered Nurse License

SPECIAL SKILLS :

BLS certification required.

Additional Information :

Med / Surg RN experience required.