Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

As a Registered Nurse in Queen City Dayton, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality patient care across diverse healthcare settings. Your primary focus will be to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care to promote optimal patient outcomes. You will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care, while advocating for patients' needs and preferences. This role demands a compassionate approach to patient education, empowering individuals and families to manage their health effectively. Ultimately, your expertise will contribute to enhancing patient safety, comfort, and recovery through evidence-based nursing practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and performing wound care.
• Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care to promote understanding and compliance.
• Utilize telemetry monitoring to observe cardiac rhythms and promptly identify any abnormalities requiring intervention.
• Serve as a patient advocate by ensuring patients' rights and preferences are respected and communicated within the healthcare team.
• Document all nursing care activities accurately and maintain up-to-date patient records in compliance with regulatory standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Ohio.
• Completion of an accredited nursing program (Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Demonstrated experience in direct patient care and telemetry monitoring.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
• Advanced certifications such as Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) or Cardiac Telemetry certification.
• Experience in patient education and advocacy roles.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Previous work experience in a hospital or acute care setting.

Skills

The required skills such as direct patient care and wound care are essential for daily nursing tasks, ensuring patients receive timely and effective treatment. Patient education skills enable you to communicate complex health information clearly, fostering patient engagement and adherence to care plans. Telemetry skills are critical for continuous cardiac monitoring, allowing early detection of potential complications. Patient advocacy skills ensure that you represent and uphold patients' rights and preferences within the healthcare team, enhancing patient-centered care. Preferred skills like advanced certifications and EHR proficiency further support your ability to deliver specialized care and maintain accurate documentation efficiently.

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PurposeCare is a leading provider of home care and home health services in the Midwest and provides home-based care services to more than 3,000 clients a month carefully coordinated to keep clients healthy and safe at home. With excellent caregivers and innovative technology, PurposeCare ensures that our most vulnerable are provided with the support necessary to live full lives in their community. Your Care is Our Purpose.

As a growing company we provide:

• A rewarding career making a difference, changing lives & communities
• Schedule Flexibility
• Ongoing growth, training & professional development
• Mentor, on-call & referral programs
• Opportunity to apply for positions at our other PurposeCare locations