Role Overview: Provides direct patient care on a Medical/Surgical unit, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care, educates on illness management, and ensures safety and quality compliance. Develops and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients, considering physical, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs. Utilizes critical nursing skills to assess patient needs and barriers to involvement.
Responsibilities:
- Educate patients and families on managing health conditions and post-treatment care.
- Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, and engage in professional development.
- Collaborate to create, communicate, and update care plans aligned with standards.
- Assess physical and emotional needs, respecting patient values and preferences.
- Work safely and maintain alertness as this is a safety-sensitive position.
Qualifications & Skills:
- RN license required.
- Nursing Diploma or Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s preferred.
- Experience in Med Surg is preferred but not mandatory.
- Strong communication, assessment, and patient education skills.