Registered Nurse (RN) – Day Shift Job Summary

• Shift: Days, 3x12-hour shifts

• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Role Overview

• Delivers high-quality, patient-centered nursing care by implementing individualized care plans

• Supervises LPNs, CNAs, and orientees

• Supports interdisciplinary, rehabilitation-focused care

Key Responsibilities

• Complete nursing assessments within 8 hours of admission and develop individualized plans of care

• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes

• Participate in initial and weekly interdisciplinary team conferences

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process with emphasis on patient and family education

• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from admission

• Communicate patient status changes to physicians, charge nurses, and care team members

• Delegate and supervise ancillary staff; provide leadership and support

• Promote patient and staff safety and adhere to hospital policies

• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation, as needed

Safety & Professional Standards

• Strong focus on patient and employee safety (safe handling, infection control, fall prevention)

• Adheres to competency, appearance, attendance, and punctuality standards

• Engages in continuing education and professional development

Requirements

• Certifications: BLS required; ACLS required (facility-specific)

• Experience: Minimum 2 years bedside clinical experience preferred