Role Overview
The Graduate Nurse provides direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, following completion of a nursing program and prior to licensure. The role involves educating patients and families, utilizing critical thinking to address physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, and developing individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare team members. Responsibilities also include evaluating patient responses, promoting safety and quality standards, and participating in professional development activities. This position is safety-sensitive, requiring alertness and safe work practices.
Qualifications & Skills
- Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing
- Ability to obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation
- Strong critical thinking and communication skills
- Commitment to patient-centered care and safety
Key Duties
- Educate patients and families on managing illnesses, medications, and post-treatment care
- Assess and evaluate patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team
- Monitor patient responses and modify care strategies accordingly
- Participate in activities supporting patient safety, quality, and compliance
- Engage in ongoing professional growth and development