Role Overview:
This position involves providing direct patient care in a high-acuity acute care unit, assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing interventions within established standards. The nurse promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration. They participate in activities that ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, while collaborating with an interprofessional team including case managers, social workers, therapists, dietitians, and pharmacists.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing, implementing, and documenting individualized care plans with clear goals.
- Assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, and cultural background.
- Ensuring effective communication of care plans across the continuum.
- Maintaining safety standards and engaging in ongoing professional development.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Required: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree, RN license, and no prior experience necessary.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience.
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills are essential.
This role is safety-sensitive, emphasizing alertness and safe practice. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and more, supporting professional growth and personal well-being.