Role Overview:
This nursing position involves providing direct patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment across various surgical and trauma units. Responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while promoting safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, education on illness management, and communication of care plans across teams. Nurses will utilize critical thinking and cultural competence to address physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs.
Key Duties:
- Assess and evaluate patient conditions, including psychosocial aspects, and develop individualized care plans.
- Educate patients and families on post-treatment care, medications, and managing health needs.
- Participate in safety and quality improvement activities and engage in professional development.
- Collaborate with interprofessional teams to communicate care plans and ensure seamless care delivery.
Qualifications & Skills:
- RN license with a Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s preferred.
- Minimum of six months recent OR or related experience; two years preferred.
- Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment, demonstrating alertness and safe practices.
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and cultural competence skills.
Additional Information:
- Full-time position with weekend option days, no call requirement, and holiday coverage.
- Benefits include comprehensive health plans, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, paid time off, and bonus eligibility.
- Supports multiple surgical pods, with a commitment to a one-year scheduling.