RN Per Diem

apartment Cone Health location_onGreensboro, NC 27403, US

The Registered Nurse (RN) Per Diem provides high-quality patient care and applies nursing knowledge to ensure effective medical care and positive patient outcomes on a per diem basis. While working under close supervision, this role works collaboratively with the healthcare team and seeks guidance from senior medical professionals to address challenging circumstances to ensure optimal patient care on designated daily shifts.

Essential Job Function

Assists in conducting patient assessments, examinations, and treatments to contribute to comprehensive and personalized patient care on a day-to-day basis.
Supports the analysis of patient data to guide medical decisions, treatment plans, and interventions.
Helps implement prescribed medical interventions and treatments to ensure strict adherence to protocols and promote patient safety.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to facilitate communication and coordination of care to improve patient outcomes.
Seeks guidance and advice from senior medical professionals on complex patient situations and challenging healthcare circumstances to ensure optimal patient care.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Required: Associate's Degree in NursingPreferred: Bachelors Degree in Nursing

Experience

Required: 1 year as a Registered Nurse with 1 year in a clinical specialty as defined by ANCC or national nursing organizations

Licensure/Certification/Listing

Required: Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a Compact state; BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider

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