Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Two years of acute care RN experience License: Registered Nurse Certifications: BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Patient assessment, plan of care, clinical interventions, patient and family education, delegation Description: A professional nurse is accountable for the care of a group of patients. The Registered Nurse (RN) focuses on safe, effective, patient-centered care, customer satisfaction, and quality outcomes. The RN is responsible for assisting in maintaining a financially stable unit. This role promotes the nurse's own development with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and education. The RN supervises licensed and non-licensed staff members. Applying the caring processes of the Kristin M. Swanson Model of Care, the RN has the responsibility to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate the plan of care. The RN focuses on patient and family comfort, education, and satisfaction. Educational and professional experiences are applied in the delivery of quality care and mentoring/precepting staff. Responsibilities include performing assessments and reassessments per policy or as warranted by patient condition. The RN demonstrates the ability to make sound independent decisions. The RN initiates, prioritizes, and implements the plan of care, reviewing and revising as indicated. Collaboration with patient/family and interdisciplinary services is essential. The RN utilizes resources appropriately to support the needs of the organization, patient, and family. Monitoring and documenting the response to clinical interventions is a key responsibility. The RN facilitates, coordinates, provides, and evaluates education specific to patient and family needs during their stay and at discharge. Leadership duties include delegating tasks to licensed and non-licensed personnel. The RN functions as a mentor/preceptor and demonstrates, encourages, and facilitates teamwork. Identifying and communicating opportunities for improvement is crucial. Participation in quality, safety, and service process improvement efforts is expected. The RN implements practice changes and complies with regulatory standards. Participation in the Practice Governance model is necessary.
