Role Overview:
This position involves providing direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within established nursing standards. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, education on illness management, and medication administration. It requires active participation in promoting safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, as well as professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develops and documents individualized care plans with collaborative input from patients, families, and the healthcare team.
- Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and cultural values.
- Participates in safety and quality initiatives and maintains compliance with standards.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum education: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree; preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
- Licensure: RN license required.
- Experience: No prior experience required; 2 years preferred.
- Safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and safe work practices.
Additional Information:
- Work primarily during night shifts, including 3 to 12-hour shifts, with scheduled weekends and holidays, and a self-scheduling system in 6-week periods.
- Opportunities for career advancement through a structured nurse career ladder that promotes professional growth and pay increases.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.