Role Overview:
This position involves providing direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing care standards. The nurse promotes patient and family-centered care, educates on illness management, and ensures safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include developing and documenting individualized care plans, collaborating with the healthcare team, and addressing patients’ physical, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs. The role emphasizes professional development, leadership, collaboration, and service excellence.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
- Licenses: Valid RN license.
- Experience: No experience necessary; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.
- Skills: Critical nursing skills, communication, teamwork, safety awareness, cultural competency.
Key Duties:
- Promote safe, patient-centered care and educate patients/families.
- Participate in professional development and quality improvement activities.
- Develop, implement, and communicate individualized care plans.
- Assess patient needs holistically and address barriers to care involvement.
Additional Information: The role offers career advancement through a structured Nurse Career Ladder with pay increases, benefits such as medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, and sign-on bonuses. Weekend, holiday, and some holiday rotations are required. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring alertness and safe working practices.