Registered Nurse, Skilled Nursing Unit
Core
Provides professional nursing care for inpatients in a hospital setting, utilizing the nursing process to achieve quality patient care outcomes.
Role type
Registered Nurse (RN) - Level I, Skilled Nursing Unit
Builds
Patient care plans and safe clinical environments
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical assessment, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), Patient care delegation, Plan of care modification, Interprofessional communication, Data collection and utilization
Preferred skills
BSN degree, Specialty certification
Technologies
Patient handling equipment, Monitoring devices
Responsibilities
Modifies patient's plan of care based on data collection; Uses Evidence-Based Practice to provide care; Delegates tasks according to scope of practice; Verifies care plans with colleagues and patients; Provides patient and family education; Promotes effective communication among team members; Influences policy to promote safe patient care; Participates in continuing professional development; Identifies ethical situations and seeks assistance.
Seniority
Entry-level (Level 1), <1 year experience