Role Overview:
This position involves providing direct patient care in a 34-bed Medical/Surgical unit within a critical access hospital. Responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while promoting patient and family-centered healing. The role emphasizes education on illness management, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, with collaboration across the healthcare team to develop and communicate individualized care plans.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Valid RN license; no prior experience required, though two years of experience is preferred.
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and patient advocacy skills.
- Ability to work safely and maintain alertness in a healthcare environment.
Key Duties:
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to diverse patient populations, including infants to seniors.
- Educate patients and families on post-treatment care, medication administration, and health management.
- Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and ongoing professional development.
- Develop and implement care plans, ensuring effective communication across the continuum of care.
Additional Highlights:
- Full-time night shifts with every third weekend rotation, with an average patient census under 18.
- Competitive benefits including sign-on bonus, 401(k) with match, tuition assistance, shift differentials, and career advancement opportunities through a structured RN career ladder.
This role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment dedicated to high-quality patient care and professional growth.