Acute Medicine Nurse - Full-Time Days

Role Overview

This position involves providing direct patient care in an acute care setting, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within established nursing standards. It emphasizes patient and family-centered care, education on illness management, and participation in safety, quality, and compliance activities. The role requires developing individualized care plans, assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, and addressing patient preferences and barriers to involvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a healing environment through patient and family education.
• Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, and engage in professional development.
• Develop, implement, and document personalized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients.
• Assess patient needs holistically, considering emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific factors.

Qualifications & Skills

• Required: Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree and RN license.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing and at least 2 years of experience.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work safely and maintain alertness in a safety-sensitive environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off
• Other resources to support well-being and development

Additional Information

The role supports career advancement through a structured nurse career ladder, promoting professional growth, leadership, and increased compensation.