Role Overview
This position involves providing direct patient care on a Cardiothoracic/Cardiology floor, requiring a background in this specialty. The role includes assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care within established standards. Responsibilities focus on promoting patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, and ensuring safety, quality, and compliance. Developing and documenting individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients is essential. The role demands critical assessment of physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and cultural factors. It is a safety-sensitive position requiring alertness and safe work practices.
Qualifications & Skills
- RN license required
- Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing; Bachelor’s preferred
- No prior experience necessary; two years preferred for advanced roles
Key Duties
- Provide patient assessments, education, and care planning
- Participate in activities promoting safety, quality, and professional development
- Communicate effectively across care teams and with patients’ families
- Adhere to standards of nursing practice and safety protocols
Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more, supporting overall well-being and professional growth. Equal opportunity employment is upheld.