Role Overview: This position is for a registered nurse in an advanced acute care unit, focusing on caring for medical and surgical patients with diverse diagnoses. The nurse assesses, plans, and delivers patient care, ensuring safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing and implementing care plans, administering treatments and medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to meet patient needs. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care, safety, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.
Key Duties:
- Perform assessments and address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs.
- Develop and coordinate individualized care plans with education and discharge planning.
- Provide direct care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostics.
- Evaluate intervention effectiveness and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Collaborate with physicians and team members to resolve patient needs.
- Troubleshoot equipment and participate in evidence-based practice decisions.
- Contribute to unit goals, quality, and safety programs, and promote a positive team environment.
Qualifications & Skills: Graduate from a specialty nursing program, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, teamwork, problem-solving, and adherence to policies. The role requires strong communication, clinical judgment, and a commitment to safety and quality improvement.