JOB TITLE
Registered Nurse - Medical / Surgical

JOB SUMMARY
Provides direct and indirect nursing care to patients on the medical/surgical unit, adhering to established hospital policies and procedures. Responsible for patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.

Key Responsibilities
- Assess patient health status and develop individualized care plans.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Monitor patient vital signs and response to treatment.
- Educate patients and families on health conditions and care management.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Document patient progress and interventions accurately in the electronic health record.
- Respond to medical emergencies and provide appropriate interventions.
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.

Schedule / Shift
- Not specified.

Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current RN license in the state of practice.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Experience
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a medical/surgical nursing setting.

Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS)

EMR / Systems
- Not specified.

Patient Population
- Adult medical and surgical patients.

Unit / Specialty
- Medical / Surgical

Floating / On-Call
- May be required to float to similar units based on facility needs.
- On-call duties may be assigned as per unit policy.