02 oct
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Kindred
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Andalucía
Join Andalusia Health in Andalusia, AL, an 88-bed, Joint Commission–accredited hospital that has earned chest pain and heart failure accreditations, and designation as a Baby-Friendly hospital. Andalusia delivers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient specialty services while embracing a shared commitment to patient safety and high-quality care. Grow your career with Andalusia, where we value your contributions to the community we serve.
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical provides safe, effective, and compassionate patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in an acute care hospital setting. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families to achieve optimal patient outcomes, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements.
Essential Functions
Performs comprehensive assessments and reassessments to determine nursing care needs
Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care
Administers medications and treatments in accordance with policy and physician orders
Documents assessments, interventions, outcomes, and patient education timely and accurately
Provides direct care including ADLs, hygiene, nutrition, and mobility support
Monitors patient conditions and communicates significant changes to the care team
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for care coordination, discharge planning, and referrals
Provides emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families
Ensures patient safety through adherence to infection control and fall prevention protocols
Supervises and delegates tasks appropriately to licensed and unlicensed staff
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
Proficient in clinical assessment, documentation, and patient care planning
Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, and nursing best practices
Strong interpersonal, communication, an
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