Role: Provides direct patient care on a medical-surgical unit, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing care standards.
Responsibilities:
- Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication use.
- Participates in ensuring patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance, along with ongoing professional development.
- Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with clear goals, collaborating with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
- Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values, cultural, spiritual, and population-specific considerations.
- Works in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining constant alertness to ensure safety.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Nursing diploma or associate’s degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
- RN licensure required; no prior experience necessary, but 2 years of experience is preferred.
- Med Surg experience and BSN are advantageous.
Key Attributes: Ability to provide compassionate, patient-focused care while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes professional growth, safety, and excellence in nursing practice.