Part Time - General Medicine Nurse

Live Well Homecare; Lake Forest (IL); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Live Well Homecare is looking for a dedicated registered nurse to provide direct patient care in a hospital General Medicine unit, focusing on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs. The nurse promotes patient and family-centered care, education on illness management, and participates in safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with the healthcare team, develop individualized care plans, and document care accurately while addressing

Qualifikationen

• RN license with a Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree; Bachelor's preferred.
• Experience in medical-surgical care; entry-level considered.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work safely with high alertness.

Aufgaben

• Provide comprehensive patient assessments and care planning.
• Educate patients and families on treatment, medication, and post-discharge needs.
• Participate in maintaining safety standards and professional development.
• Ensure effective communication across care teams and document care accurately.

Kenntnisse

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Ausbildung

RN license & diploma/AD

Jobbeschreibung

Role Overview

This position involves providing direct patient care in a hospital setting within the General Medicine unit, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs. The nurse promotes patient and family-centered care, educates on illness management, and participates in activities enhancing safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include developing individualized care plans, collaborating with the healthcare team, and evaluating physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and barriers.

Qualifications & Skills

• RN license with a Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree; Bachelor's preferred
• Experience in medical-surgical care and Med Surg preferred; no experience required for entry-level
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work safely in a constant alertness state

Key Duties

• Provide comprehensive patient assessments and care planning
• Educate patients and families on treatment, medication, and post-discharge needs
• Participate in maintaining safety standards and professional development
• Ensure effective communication across care teams and document care accurately