Role: Inpatient Registered Nurse in a fast-paced, 24-bed acute care unit providing complex care for patients with diverse diagnoses including cardiac, respiratory, renal, GI, and postoperative conditions.
Responsibilities: Assess patient needs, develop and coordinate individualized care plans, deliver treatments, medications, and diagnostic tests, and evaluate intervention outcomes. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient safety, satisfaction, and education. Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and evidence-based practices, troubleshooting equipment, and contributing to unit decision-making.
Qualifications & Skills: Graduate of a nursing specialty training program. Compassionate with strong teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to handle complex patient care and adapt to a dynamic environment. Knowledge of telemetry, patient safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Key Duties:
- Perform assessments and address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs.
- Formulate and implement comprehensive care plans, including patient and family education and discharge planning.
- Provide direct care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostics.
- Evaluate intervention effectiveness and revise care plans accordingly.
- Collaborate proactively with physicians, ancillary staff, and team members.
- Participate in safety and quality initiatives, unit-based decision-making, and evidence-based practices.
Additional Info: This role offers full benefits from day one, professional growth opportunities, a supportive work environment, and involvement in community and safety initiatives. The unit prepares nurses interested in emergency or critical care careers.