Role Overview:
This position involves providing direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing care standards. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, education on illness management, medication administration, and post-treatment needs. It requires active participation in promoting patient safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, along with professional development. The nurse develops and documents individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team and patients, ensuring effective communication across care settings. Critical assessment of physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs is essential, considering patient preferences, values, and cultural factors. The role is safety-sensitive, requiring alertness and safe work practices.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Licenses & Certifications: RN license required
- Experience: No minimum experience required; 2+ years in critical care preferred
- Skills: Strong assessment, communication, and teamwork abilities; critical thinking; commitment to quality care
Key Duties:
- Promote a healing environment through patient and family education
- Participate in activities that ensure safety, quality, and compliance
- Create and implement individualized care plans with team collaboration
- Assess patient needs holistically, respecting cultural and emotional factors