The Nurse is responsible for providing routine and complex care, administering medications, documenting patient information, assessing learning needs, and ensuring patient safety. They must utilize critical thinking skills, communicate effectively, implement evidence-based practice, and comply with healthcare regulations. The role involves patient throughput, unit operations, safe practice/quality care, and technical competencies related to clinical policies, health information documentation, medical equipment, medical order processing, patient chart reading, and patient safety. Requirements include a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, 1 year of related nursing experience, BLS certification, and an RN license.
