RN/MEDSURG

II. POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager for the Medical-Surgical Unit/Intensive Care Unit, the RN is responsible for providing professional nursing care and related assistance to adult patients admitted for medical-surgical problems. The RN provides direction to Licensed Vocational Nurses and non-licensed nursing personnel in providing direct patient care. The RN supports the medical care of patients under the direction of the Medical Staff pursuant to the mission and objectives of the Hospital.
III. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Organizes patient care and general unit activities to accomplish required functions with delegation of these activities to other staff as appropriate.
• Maintains required documentation of patient care and unit activities in accordance with standards.
• Provides ongoing supervision of patient care activities with reinforcement of correct principles, procedures, and t...