Role: Clinical Nurse in a specialized surgical unit focusing on GI and GU procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to nursing standards.
- Educate patients and families on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
- Promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance; participate in professional development.
- Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team and patients.
- Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and barriers to involvement.
Qualifications & Skills:
- RN license required; Nursing Diploma or Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s preferred.
- No prior experience necessary; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.
- Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment with alertness and professionalism.
Key Details: Join a high-performing, collaborative team caring for patients undergoing complex colorectal, urologic, oncologic, and reconstructive surgeries. Gain experience with evidence-based practices like ERAS, working alongside expert surgeons in a 38-bed unit with an average nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and a supportive learning environment.