Nurse Care Specialist

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN)

Role Overview

Deliver exceptional patient-centered care in a dynamic environment, addressing acute and chronic medical conditions with precision and compassion.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care:
• Evaluate and respond to diverse patient needs, ensuring optimal health outcomes through effective assessment, planning, and intervention.
• Closely monitor patients' status, including vital signs, lab results, and treatment responses.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
• Clinical Documentation:
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and up-to-date patient records, incorporating assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Foster open communication with the healthcare team regarding patient progress and any changes in condition.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Cultivate seamless care coordination with physicians, physical therapists, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, medications, and post-discharge care plans.
• Technical Skills:
• Operate and maintain complex medical equipment, such as IV pumps, wound vacuums, and telemetry monitors.
• Perform procedures like catheterizations, wound care, and IV insertions with precision and attention to detail.
• Patient Advocacy:
• Promote patient safety, ensure compliance with hospital policies, and uphold regulatory standards.
• Address patient concerns, ensure comfort, and dignity throughout the care process.
• Emergency Response:
• Recognize and respond promptly to deteriorating patient conditions, initiating life-saving interventions when necessary.
• Participate actively in code teams and rapid response scenarios.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the practicing state.
• Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.