Role Overview: Provides direct patient care on a medical-surgical unit, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.
Responsibilities:
- Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, home care, and medications.
- Participates in ensuring patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and engages in professional development.
- Develops and documents individualized care plans with collaborative input, ensuring effective communication across care teams.
- Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values and cultural considerations.
- Works in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining constant alertness and safety awareness.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Licenses & Certifications: Valid RN license.
- Experience: No prior experience necessary; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.
Additional Details: The role is part-time night shift on a 19-bed medical-surgical unit, with opportunities for career growth through a structured RN career ladder that promotes professional development, leadership, and pay increases. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more. The position emphasizes delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a collaborative environment.