Nurse
About the role
[Facility or organization name] is hiring a Registered Nurse for [unit, clinic or service line]. You will care for [patient population] as part of a team that includes [physicians, nurse practitioners, aides and allied staff]. You will report to [nurse manager or director title], and new team members complete [describe orientation or preceptor program].
Responsibilities
- Assess patients, plan and deliver care according to the care plan and provider orders.
- Administer medications and treatments following [facility policy and procedure].
- Document care accurately and on time in [electronic health record system].
- Monitor patient condition, recognize changes, and escalate promptly to the right provider.
- Teach patients and families about their care in clear, plain language.
- Communicate at shift change so the next nurse has what they need.
- Work with providers, nurses and allied staff to coordinate care.
- Follow [infection prevention, safety and privacy procedures] set by the facility.
- Precept students or newer nurses, where applicable: [yes or no].
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program: [ADN or BSN].
- Active [state] registered nurse license, or a valid multistate license where your state allows it.
- Basic Life Support certification, and [ACLS, PALS or other] if the unit requires it.
- [Number] years of experience in [specialty], or state clearly that new graduates are welcome.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role: [list the real requirements for the unit].
- Comfort documenting in an electronic health record.
Nice to have
- Specialty certification such as [certification relevant to the unit].
- Experience in [similar unit or patient population].
- Preceptor or charge nurse experience.
- Bilingual ability useful to [your patient community].
Pay, schedule and benefits
Schedule: [shift length, rotation, weekend and holiday expectations, on call]. Pay: [pay range, differentials]. Benefits: [short summary, tuition or loan support if offered]. Equal opportunity statement: [use the wording your HR or legal advisor provides].