Staff Nurse - Medical Surgical

Shared governance forms a professional model based on partnership, equity, accountability, and ownership. It creates a culturally sensitive framework for sustainable, accountable decisions supporting interdisciplinary patient care. Staff Nurses in Medical Surgical units apply this to deliver excellent outcomes.

Medical-surgical nurses collect pertinent data relative to patient health or situation during assessment. They analyze data to determine nursing diagnoses, identify individualized outcomes, and develop care plans with measurable interventions. Implementation and evaluation ensure progress toward patient goals.

Nurses deliver care in a nonjudgmental, nondiscriminatory, and culturally competent manner. They communicate effectively with clients, families, and health care professionals while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Leadership skills enhance client outcomes and foster a healthy work environment.

Staff acquire and maintain current knowledge in nursing practice, using research findings for evidence-based care. They contribute to quality practice that is safe, effective, efficient, equitable, timely, and patient-centered. Professional practice evaluation supports ongoing development.