Associate RN - Critical & Non-Critical Care

Associate RN - Critical & Non-Critical Care

Join a compassionate healthcare team dedicated to delivering patient- and family-centered nursing care in a supportive environment that values best practices and exceptional customer service. This role emphasizes relationship-based care and upholds the highest professional nursing standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Efficiently utilize resources and supplies to promote cost savings. Manage time effectively, delegate assignments, and proactively schedule based on patient acuity and census. Engage in ongoing education to support cost-effective practices.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives, including regulatory compliance and nurse-sensitive indicators. Demonstrate critical thinking, multitasking, and thorough documentation. Apply evidence-based practices and make patient care assignments based on expertise and needs.
• Represent the healthcare facility positively in community events. Actively contribute to patient satisfaction through rounding, timely responses, service recovery, and professionalism. Foster a therapeutic environment and support healthcare students.
• Integrate safe patient care practices daily, including fall prevention, safe mobilization, medication administration, and patient identification. Report near misses and engage in proactive safety processes. Adhere to Just Culture principles, HIPAA, and national safety standards.
• Demonstrate leadership through charge RN duties, mentoring, and precepting. Maintain licensure and pursue certifications, advanced degrees, and leadership opportunities. Stay current with practice standards and track professional development.
• Deliver holistic care within a relationship-based nursing model. Uphold customer service standards, address ethical concerns, and foster positive relationships with patients, visitors, and colleagues.

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• At least three years of recent critical care nursing experience is required.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Active Registered Nurse licensure by the appropriate state board.
• Completion and maintenance of area-specific certifications such as ACLS, BLS, PALS, or specialty certifications as required.

This position offers a 4th shift schedule within a regional healthcare setting in the Midwest.