Role Overview:
This position involves providing direct patient care in the Emergency Department, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care within established standards. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, education on illness management, and safety practices to ensure quality and regulatory compliance. Nurses will develop and communicate individualized care plans, assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, and incorporate patient values and cultural considerations. The role is safety-sensitive, requiring constant alertness.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s preferred.
- Licensure: Valid RN license.
- Experience: No prior experience required; 2+ years preferred.
- Skills: Critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and a commitment to professional development.
Key Duties:
- Promote a healing environment through patient and family education.
- Participate in quality, safety, and compliance activities.
- Develop and execute care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients.
- Assess and address physical, emotional, and cultural needs of patients.
- Work safely and professionally at all times.
Additional Information:
The role offers opportunities for career advancement through a structured nurse career ladder, which increases compensation with higher levels of responsibility and expertise. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and other resources to support well-being and professional growth.