Ortho Inpatient RN

(Staff RN) – List Format

• Provides professional nursing care for a group of patients within a set time frame using the nursing process.
• Assumes responsibility for patient care, integrating current nursing trends, technology, and resource management.
• Performs all unit responsibilities and duties specific to the scope of service.
• Implements nursing procedures and theories for area of practice.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation for effective healthcare team communication.
• Conducts initial patient assessments and develops individualized care plans according to unit standards and patient/family needs.
• Implements and modifies care plans based on ongoing patient evaluation.
• Ensures patient and staff safety by identifying and addressing safety hazards or incidents.
• Communicates effectively to resolve issues and supports the development of peers through feedback.
• Identifies personal learning needs and seeks opportunities for professional growth.
• Meets all departmental competency requirements.
• Provides direct care to CVMS patients (e.g., post-op CABG, thoracotomy, vascular surgery patients).
• Conducts hourly patient rounding and maintains a clean, tidy work environment.
• Proactively assists internal and external customers.
• Works 3 x 12-hour night shifts per week (1900-0730) in the Cardio department (CT6B).