Clinical Nurse - GI/GU

Role Overview This position involves providing direct patient care in a specialized GI/GU Surgery unit, collaborating with experienced surgeons and a multidisciplinary team. The nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans, ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes. Responsibilities include patient and family education, promoting a healing environment, and participating in professional development activities. The role requires critical assessment of physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and cultural factors. Role Overview This position involves providing direct patient care in a specialized GI/GU Surgery unit, collaborating with experienced surgeons and a multidisciplinary team. The nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans, ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes. Responsibilities include patient and family education, promoting a healing environment, and participating in professional development activities. The role requires critical assessment of physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and cultural factors. Qualifications & Skills Licensed RN with a Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree; Bachelor's preferred Experience is not required, but 2+ years is preferred Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills Ability to work safely and collaboratively in a high-acuity setting Commitment to patient-centered care and ongoing professional growth Key Duties Assess and manage complex surgical patients, including those with colorectal, urologic, oncologic, and reconstructive procedures Educate patients and families on post-treatment care and medication management Participate in safety, quality, and compliance initiatives Develop and communicate individualized care plans, ensuring seamless care transitions Benefits & Environment Join a top-ranked hospital with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and flexible spending accounts. The unit offers a supportive learning environment with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, focusing on excellence in surgical nursing and patient outcomes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Live Well Homecare