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RN Medical Acute
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$100,785 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
To thrive in this vital role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement. Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other practitioners as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care. Monitors medical condition of patients and reports changes to appropriate personnel. Reports abnormal diagnostic data to physician/shift coordinator/supervisor as appropriate. Demonstrates ability to perform technical nursing procedures/skills of patient care competently, seeking assistance when appropriate. Implements patient histories, assesses patients' conditions, and develops individualized care plans for assigned patients. Documents on care plans as patient care evolves, including resolution of problems. Assesses patient educational needs and barriers to learning. Implements multidisciplinary patient education care plan and documents patient teaching. Administers and controls narcotics and medications accurately and in a timely manner. Signs out narcotics as per hospital policy. Job Requirements Required 1 year or equivalent hours of critical care (ICU or ER) experience within the last 3 years