Role Overview: This position is for a per diem Inpatient RN providing compassionate, high-quality care on a 19-bed unit serving medical patients with diverse needs, including surgical procedures, drains, tubes, trachs, and respiratory devices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing activities aligned with scope of practice and unit standards.
- Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
- Develop and coordinate individualized care plans, including patient education and discharge planning.
- Deliver direct patient care such as treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures.
- Evaluate intervention effectiveness and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Collaborate proactively with physicians, staff, and interdisciplinary teams to meet patient needs.
- Troubleshoot equipment and participate in evidence-based practice decision-making.
- Contribute to quality and safety initiatives, and uphold organizational policies.
Qualifications & Skills: Graduate of a Specialty Training Program in Nursing, with the ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care, and work flexibly to meet unit needs. Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential.
Additional Information: The role requires a minimum of 24 hours of availability every four weeks, including weekends or holidays. The unit serves patients with a variety of illnesses, often requiring specialized respiratory and post-surgical care. The organization values safety, excellence, learning, innovation, and diversity, offering benefits such as healthcare, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.