Role Overview
This position involves providing direct patient care in a fast-paced emergency department, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, education on illness management, medication administration, and post-treatment needs. Ensuring patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while participating in professional development is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote a healing environment through patient and family education.
- Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients’ families.
- Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, and cultural considerations.
- Maintain safety and comply with regulatory standards, demonstrating alertness and safe practices at all times.
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree in Nursing and RN licensure.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with at least 2 years of experience.
- Ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment, demonstrating alertness and safety consciousness.
Additional Information
The role offers opportunities for professional growth within a high-acuity, collaborative environment, focusing on exceptional patient outcomes and continuous development. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and flexible spending accounts. The position is vital for delivering urgent, high-quality care in a Level I Trauma facility.