Role Overview:
This nursing position involves providing direct patient care on a 26-bed Acute Care Medicine unit, managing a diverse patient population with complex medical conditions, including occasional trach care. The role requires assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care within established standards, promoting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities include:
- Delivering patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
- Developing and documenting individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team and patients.
- Assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and cultural factors.
- Participating in professional development and ensuring communication across the continuum of care.
- Adhering to safety protocols, maintaining alertness, and working in a safe manner as this is a safety-sensitive position.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Current RN licensure.
- No prior experience required; two years of experience and supervisor experience are preferred.
- Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
Additional Highlights:
- Opportunity for career advancement through a structured RN career ladder that recognizes professional growth and offers pay increases.
- Competitive pay, shift differential, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.
- Supportive multidisciplinary team environment with unit leadership and resources to ensure high-quality patient care.