This role involves providing direct patient care in a 24-bed acute care medicine unit, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.
Responsibilities include:
- Promoting patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication.
- Participating in activities that enhance patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, along with professional development.
- Developing, implementing, and documenting individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients or caregivers, ensuring effective communication across care settings.
- Assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, cultural, spiritual, and population-specific factors.
- Working in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining constant alertness and safe practices.
Qualifications include:
- Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s preferred).
- RN licensure.
- No prior experience required; two years of experience preferred for higher levels.
This position offers comprehensive benefits, career development through a nursing career ladder, and opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and ongoing education.