Role Overview: Provides comprehensive inpatient nursing care, including assessments, treatments, medications, and patient education, within a team-based environment. Responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver direct patient care according to established policies and scope of practice.
- Perform assessments, address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual patient needs.
- Coordinate and modify care plans, facilitate discharge planning, and educate patients and families.
- Collaborate with physicians and team members, delegating tasks appropriately.
- Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and evidence-based practice.
- Support unit decision-making and promote teamwork and professional growth.
- Engage in community and organizational activities, including safety and security protocols.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting, demonstrating problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and continuous learning.
Additional Details: The role involves shift work, including evenings, nights, and holidays, with a focus on teamwork in a busy emergency department environment featuring trauma, behavioral health, and specialized care units. The position offers opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and participation in organizational safety and quality programs.