The Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals with complex and serious medical conditions in a fast-paced, high-acuity clinical environment. This role requires advanced assessment skills, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to respond effectively to rapidly changing patient conditions. The RN collaborates with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure coordinated, inclusive, and evidence-based care that promotes optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized nursing care plans
• Monitor, evaluate, and document patient status and response to treatment
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and other prescribed treatments safely and accurately
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, medications, procedures, and discharge planning
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education
Qualifications
• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN required; BSN preferred)
• Minimum of 1-2 years of acute care experience preferred
• Current BLS certification
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Commitment to inclusive, culturally competent, and patient-centered care
