Role Overview: Provides direct patient care within a specialized pulmonary progressive care unit, managing patients with acute respiratory and medical conditions such as lung transplants, pulmonary hypertension, ventilator weaning, and medication drips. Collaborates closely with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with nursing standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Promotes patient and family-centered care by educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
- Participates in activities to ensure patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. Engages in ongoing professional development.
- Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with clear goals, communicating effectively across care teams and the patient’s support system.
- Utilizes critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs, respecting patient preferences and barriers to involvement.
- Works in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining alertness and safe practices at all times.
Qualifications:
- Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Licenses & Certifications: Valid RN license.
- Experience: No prior experience required; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.
Skills & Attributes: Strong clinical assessment, communication, and teamwork skills; commitment to patient safety and quality care; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.