Role Overview: Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment needs, and medication administration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, ensuring effective communication across the care continuum.
- Uses critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, cultural, spiritual, and population-specific factors.
- Participates in activities promoting patient safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and ongoing professional development.
- Works in a safety-sensitive role, maintaining constant alertness and safe practices.
Qualifications:
- Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Experience: No experience required; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.
- Licenses & Certifications: Valid RN license required.
Skills: Strong assessment, communication, and collaboration skills essential for patient-centered care and team coordination.
Additional Information: Role involves working flexible shifts including days, nights, and weekends. The position offers opportunities for career advancement through a structured nurse career ladder, with pay increases aligned to new responsibilities. Comprehensive benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and other resources to support well-being.