Med/ Surg RN

Job Summary

Assesses, implements, and evaluates care needed by assigned patients under the direction of the licensed physician.

The RN is knowledgeable about principles, theories, current methods and techniques of nursing practice.

Using the nursing process, the RN collaborates with the patient, patient's family member(s)/significant others, professional peers and other members of the health care team to individualize patient care.

Directs nursing support staff in the provision of patient care according to the standards of nursing practice, administrative and departmental policies and procedures. Professional education, training or additional certifications may be required by specialty area.