Role Overview: Provides direct patient care in a 24-bed Acute Medical Unit, focusing on assessment, medication administration, patient and family education, wound care, and care coordination.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver patient-centered care promoting safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families.
- Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient values and barriers.
- Educate patients and families on managing illness, post-treatment care, and medication use.
- Participate in professional development and support positive patient outcomes.
Qualifications & Skills:
- RN license; Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
- Experience is not mandatory; support available for certification (e.g., ACLS).
- Strong critical nursing skills, ability to work collaboratively, and uphold safety standards.
- Preferred: 2+ years of experience and ACLS certification.
Key Duties:
- Provide comprehensive inpatient care within established standards.
- Support patients’ emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs.
- Participate in team communication and care planning.
- Maintain compliance with safety and quality protocols.