Role Overview:
The role involves providing direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within established nursing standards. The nurse promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, developing personalized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, and communicating effectively across care continuum. The position requires assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, and cultural backgrounds.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Minimum Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree
- RN licensure
- Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and 2+ years of experience
Key Duties:
- Educate patients and families on care management and medication
- Participate in activities that promote safety and quality
- Develop and document care plans, ensuring effective communication
- Assess patient needs holistically, respecting cultural and emotional factors
- Work in a safety-sensitive environment with alertness and caution
Additional Details: The position is full-time, night shifts, and involves working in a hospital recognized for nursing excellence, with private postpartum rooms and 24/7 OB and pediatric coverage. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more. This role emphasizes safety, patient-centered care, and professional development.