Role Overview:
Provides direct patient care in a critical care environment, assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care within established standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment needs, and medication administration. Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop and communicate individualized care plans, ensuring safety and quality compliance. Utilizes critical nursing skills to address physical, psychosocial, and emotional patient needs, considering cultural and personal preferences. This position involves working in a safety-sensitive environment requiring alertness and safety awareness.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Licenses & Certifications: RN license required
- Experience: ICU experience preferred; no prior experience required for entry
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, safety-conscious setting
Key Responsibilities:
- Promote a healing environment and educate patients and families
- Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities
- Develop and implement care plans with a multidisciplinary team
- Assess patient needs and preferences holistically
- Respond to medical emergencies as part of the hospital’s emergency response team
This role offers opportunities for career growth into leadership positions and benefits from a comprehensive rewards package, including health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.