Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Full Time Days SOP

Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely, following physician orders and hospital protocols, and monitor for adverse reactions. Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, medications, and self-care strategies to promote understanding and compliance. Collaborate with medical staff and ancillary departments to coordinate and optimize patient care, ensuring effective communication and teamwork.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient information, care activities, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record. Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and interventions continuously, making necessary adjustments to improve patient health and achieve positive outcomes. Ensure compliance with infection control protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe healthcare environment.

Provide emotional support and therapeutic communication to patients and their families, addressing their emotional and psychological needs. Supervise and delegate care provided by members of the healthcare team to ensure quality and efficiency. Engage in continuous professional development and participate in performance improvement activities to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

Respond to code situations promptly and effectively, providing necessary interventions to stabilize patients. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Organizational and multi-tasking skills, Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures, Ability to work as a Team player within a unit, Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills, EKG (based on patient; see document EKG and Advanced Life Support Requirements), Must be fluent in English (read, verbal and written skills), Basic computer skills – must be able to navigate Microsoft windows based programs, Must be able to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patient, evaluate interventions, and revise plan of care according to patient outcomes.

Education

Associate's of Nursing [Required], Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]. Field of Study: N/A. Work

Experience

1+ acute care hospital setting [Preferred]. Additional Licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.