Role Overview: Provides direct patient care in a specialized unit, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care by educating on illness management and post-treatment needs. Collaborates with an interprofessional team to develop and communicate individualized care plans, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Utilizes critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient values, cultural, and spiritual considerations.
Responsibilities:
- Fosters a healing environment through patient and family education.
- Participates in safety, quality, and professional development activities.
- Develops and documents personalized care plans with clear goals.
- Assesses patient needs holistically, considering barriers and preferences.
- Works safely and maintains alertness, as required for safety-sensitive roles.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree; Bachelor’s preferred.
- Licensure: Active RN license.
- Experience: No prior experience required; 2+ years preferred.
- Skills: Strong assessment and communication abilities, teamwork, and professional growth orientation.
Additional Information: Offers career advancement through a structured nurse ladder with pay increases, leadership opportunities, and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition assistance, and paid time off. Emphasizes professional development, safety, and patient-centered care in a Magnet®-designated hospital environment.