Role Overview:

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides holistic, patient-centered care utilizing nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care based on established models and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Assessment:

Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients' physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs; recognize abnormal data; communicate changes promptly; ensure safety.

Diagnosis & Planning:

Identify patient problems; develop and update individualized, measurable care plans in collaboration with patients and families; communicate plans effectively.

Implementation:

Deliver evidence-based care, delegate tasks appropriately, provide patient education, respond to emergencies, and maintain a safe environment.

Evaluation:

Monitor and adjust care based on patient responses; ensure continuity during handoffs and transfers.

Documentation:

Accurately record all aspects of care, updates, and patient responses in electronic medical records.

Leadership & Development:

Demonstrate leadership, mentor peers, participate in quality improvement, self-review, and professional growth activities; serve as an educator and resource.

Qualifications & Skills:

Current Ohio RN licensure and BLS certification; ACLS within six months for certain units. BSN required within five years of hire; MSN or DNP preferred but not mandatory. Strong communication, cultural competence, adaptability, and commitment to professional growth. Participation in professional organizations, ongoing education, and specialty certifications encouraged.