Registered Nurse (Observation/Neuro)

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking a dedicated nurse to provide direct nursing care to observation and neurology patients. The role involves assessing patient needs, developing and evaluating care plans, administering medications and treatments, and coordinating care with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.

You will contribute to safe patient care, maintain comprehensive EHR documentation, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Clinical assessment and care planning ability are essential.
• Accurate medication administration competence required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Meticulous documentation and record-keeping are expected.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality of care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine nursing needs.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately.
• Coordinate with patients, families, and the care team.
• Maintain accurate and timely EHR documentation.
• Promote patient safety and quality of care.
• Support quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Medication administration

Communication

Documentation

Patient safety

Job description

Role Summary

Provides direct nursing care to observation and neurology patients by assessing patient needs, developing and evaluating care plans, administering medications and treatments, and coordinating care with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine nursing needs.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately.
• Coordinate effectively with patients, families, and the care team.
• Maintain accurate and timely EHR documentation.
• Promote patient safety and quality of care.
• Support evidence-based quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications/Skills

Strong clinical assessment and care planning abilities, medication administration competence, effective communication and teamwork, meticulous documentation skills, and a patient-safety and quality-focused mindset.