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Provides observation and/or inpatient care to patients assigned to the Med Surg Unit
Responsible for assessing and prioritizing patient care, administering nursing care and procedures, monitoring and reassessing patients, documenting assessments and changes in condition, educating patients and families, collaborating with providers, and supporting continuity of care to help prevent readmission

Performs comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, nursing interventions, reassessments, and evaluation of care provided
Monitors patients for changes in condition and reports abnormal findings to the appropriate provider
Administers medications, IV therapy, oxygen therapy, blood products, and other treatments accurately and timely
Operates infusion pumps and documents accurately in the electronic health record
Completes required Cerner documentation in accordance with competencies, training, policies, and procedures
Uses Care Compass to organize and document assessments, care tasks, procedures, and patient education
Performs age-specific nursing care, including assessment and reassessment of patient condition
Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation, and takes appropriate action when needed
Provides patient and family education related to disease process, treatment plans, medications, pain management, wound care, discharge planning, and follow-up care
Transfers care using SBAR format when appropriate
Follows infection prevention practices, universal precautions, and National Patient Safety Goals
Maintains patient confidentiality and protects patient rights, dignity, and privacy
Collaborates with providers, staff, and other departments to support interdisciplinary patient care
Serves as a mentor to other nursing staff and supports continuous learning

Hospital setting with exposure to work stress, environmental stress, frequent interruptions, moderate noise, and regular communication with patients, employees, vendors, and the public
Requires heavy work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and assisting with patient movement and positioning
Potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, communicable disease, radiation, chemicals, hazardous materials, verbal or physical abuse, and physical strain related to patient care

Must demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, service excellence, sound judgment, adaptability, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment
Must comply with all facility policies, procedures, safety requirements, confidentiality standards, and department expectations