Inpatient Registered Nurse

The Inpatient Registered Nurse plays a crucial role in executing physician directives and ensuring high-quality nursing care for all patients. This position emphasizes ongoing assessment of patient conditions while prioritizing safety, comfort, and adherence to privacy regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct patient care, assess outcomes, collaborate with specialists as necessary, and modify nursing care strategies to achieve optimal patient health.
• Engage with physicians regarding any alterations in patient status, symptoms, and diagnostic results.
• Respond promptly and accurately to shifts in patient condition or treatment responses.
• Stay informed about current policies and procedures relevant to nursing responsibilities.
• Exhibit comprehensive and professional nursing knowledge and skills in alignment with established standards, including the Patient Bill of Rights and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Conduct thorough head-to-toe assessments on all patients, including regular reassessments as per policy.
• Effectively evaluate and manage pain, employing appropriate techniques and educating patients and families on pain management.
• Monitor patients' hemodynamic status and accurately interpret findings.
• Demonstrate proficiency in cardiac monitoring to detect dysrhythmias.
• Perform waived testing in accordance with clinical laboratory and unit policies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of medications and their administration based on patient age and clinical condition.
• Ensure accurate and continuous nursing documentation, including patient histories, conditions, treatments, and responses.
• Conduct all patient care activities in a manner that enhances safety and minimizes the risk of medical errors.
• Interact professionally with patients and families, involving them in care planning.
• Develop and implement teaching plans based on identified learning needs, including family involvement as appropriate.
• Foster a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families in line with hospital standards.
• Consistently demonstrate teamwork values.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• At least two (2) years of experience in a hospital environment.
• Telemetry/ICU experience is advantageous.
• Possession of a current nursing license.
• Current certifications in CPR and ACLS are required; PALS certification is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to care for a diverse patient population, from adults to geriatrics.
• Excellent teaching capabilities.
• Basic understanding of continuous quality improvement principles.

Technical Skills:

• Basic computer proficiency.
• Experience with EHR documentation, specifically EPOWERdoc.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid RN license.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Current ACLS Certification.
• Current PALS Certification.

Work Schedule:

• 12-hour shifts.
• Flexibility for all shifts.
• Weekend availability required.
• Holidays may be included.

Scout Healthcare Staffing is a leading nurse staffing agency dedicated to partnering with healthcare facilities to deliver exceptional nursing care to patients in both community and rural settings.