What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Care Specialist position at Bassett Medical Center?
**Overview:**
Bassett Medical Center seeks a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse III, Acute Care to join our team. As a key member of our healthcare community, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care, utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, deliver, coordinate, integrate, and evaluate nursing care.
**Responsibilities:
- Provide exceptional nursing care and services to patients throughout the life span, consistent with educational preparation.
- Collect, analyze, and record relevant patient health data accurately, ensuring minimal exceptions as measured by supervisory review.
- Identify expected outcomes individualized to the patient, adhering to established standards and regulations.
- Develop and implement personalized care plans that describe interventions to attain desired outcomes.
- Evaluate patient progress toward identified goals, ensuring timely and effective interventions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote seamless patient care, maintaining open communication channels.
- Act as a resource for staff members and clinicians, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for enhancement and proposing solutions.