Role Overview:
This position involves providing direct patient care in a 26-bed acute care unit specializing in medical-surgical and occasional tracheostomy patients. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, while promoting patient safety and education.
Key duties encompass educating patients and families on illness management, ensuring communication across care transitions, and addressing physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs. The role emphasizes professional development and adherence to standards of nursing care in a safety-sensitive environment.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Licenses & Certifications: Valid RN license required.
- Experience: No prior experience necessary; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.
- Skills: Critical thinking, communication, patient education, teamwork, and safety awareness.
Additional Information:
- Work in full-time night shifts (12-hour shifts).
- Competitive pay, shift differentials, and a professional career ladder with opportunities for advancement.
- Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.
This role offers nurses the opportunity to develop professionally within a recognized Magnet hospital committed to excellence in patient care.