Registered Nurse Tier 1 (Union): 2 North Nightshift

This position is a Registered Nurse role on the 2 North unit working the night shift in a union environment. The RN will provide comprehensive nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including patient assessments, care planning, implementation, and evaluation. You will collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to deliver physical and psychological support to patients, families, and friends while supervising assigned team members and students.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient assessments and formulate individualized plans of care
• Oversee implementation of care plans and adjust based on patient response and critical thinking
• Administer medications, intravenous therapy, and treatments as prescribed by licensed independent practitioners
• Provide health teaching and counseling using Teach Back methodology to confirm patient understanding
• Supervise, delegate, and follow through with other personnel on nursing care activities
• Mentor and precept students and orient new staff as assigned
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, coworkers, and yourself
• Participate in discharge planning and transition of care, identifying patient needs
• Serve as a patient advocate and escalate concerns through appropriate channels
• Document pertinent findings timely in the medical record
• Assist patients with activities of daily living
• Communicate effectively using SBAR methodology for handoff and bedside shift reporting
• Participate on teams, committees, and performance improvement initiatives
• Report relevant information to the Clinical Nurse Manager, Nurse Manager, or House Nurse Coordinator
• Assume responsibility for your own professional development
• Function as a positive role model and maintain professional code of conduct
• Respect patient dignity and confidentiality
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Active Registered Nurse license
• BLS certification upon hire
• De-Escalation Training within 6 months of hire
• Mastery of problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Mastery of collaboration and teamwork
• Mastery of growth mindset, agility, and developing yourself and others
• Mastery of execution and delivery skills including planning, delivering, and supporting
• Ability to consider relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
• Ability to function in a clinical setting with diverse cultural dynamics among staff and patients
• Mastery knowledge of phases of care transitions and available resources for patients
• Mastery of digital literacy skills
• Advanced Dysrhythmia/EKG certification (required for Med/Surg telemetry unit only)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing