Role Overview:
This position involves providing direct patient care in a 26-bed Acute Care Medicine unit, managing patients with complex medical conditions such as blood dyscrasias, endocrine disorders, heart and renal failure, and infectious diseases. The nurse will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans, promoting patient and family-centered care and educating on illness management and post-discharge needs. The role requires participation in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including advanced practice nurses, case managers, social workers, and physicians.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing and documenting care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
- Assessing physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs, respecting patient preferences.
- Ensuring communication across care settings and promoting safety and quality standards.
- Providing education on illness management, medications, and post-treatment care.
Qualifications & Skills:
- RN license with a Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s preferred.
- No prior experience required; two years of experience and supervisory experience are preferred.
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work safely and maintain alertness in a fast-paced environment.
Key Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and other resources supporting well-being and professional growth.