Role Overview:
Provides direct patient care in a post-operative setting, focusing on pre-op and post-op inpatient services for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Promotes patient- and family-centered care, educating on illness management, medication administration, and post-treatment needs.
- Participates in activities to ensure patient safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance, while engaging in professional development.
- Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with clear goals, collaborating with the care team, patients, and families to ensure effective communication across the continuum of care.
- Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences, values, and cultural considerations.
- Works in a safety-sensitive role, maintaining constant alertness and safe practices.
Qualifications:
- RN license required.
- Nursing diploma or associate’s degree in nursing, with preferred bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience.
- No prior experience necessary, but supervision experience is not required.
Skills & Requirements: Strong assessment, communication, and patient education skills; ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team; commitment to safety and quality care.