Staff Nurse - Burn Unit
Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care · Akron, OH · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareTemporary
About the role
The Staff Nurse provides specialized nursing care based on principles from biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and direct patient care with a focus on family-centered approach.
- Deliver physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety care for patients of all ages and developmental stages.
- Perform leadership, professional duties, and patient-centered care tasks.
- Engage in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and evidence-based practices.
- Support staff education, precept new employees, and serve as a mentor to clinical staff.
- Collaborate with provider staff to ensure efficient operations, high-quality care, and excellent customer service.
- Utilize informatics and technology systems; adapt to temporary assignments across the organization based on patient needs.
- Perform system-based practice duties and other related responsibilities as required.
Qualifications & Skills
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and work effectively within a team.
- Experience in healthcare and proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with electronic medical records preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to guide and motivate staff, ensuring teamwork and quality service.
Education & Licensing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required or to be obtained within 5 years.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Valid RN license in the state of Ohio.
- Minimum of one year of relevant experience preferred.