What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acute Medicine Pulmonary Nurse - Days position at Live Well Homecare?
Role Overview:
This position involves providing high-quality direct patient care for individuals experiencing acute medical conditions, collaborating closely with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure effective treatment. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing and implementing individualized care plans, and educating patients and families on managing their health and post-treatment care. The role emphasizes promoting patient safety, quality care, and regulatory compliance, while fostering a healing environment that considers patients' physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum of a Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree in Nursing; RN licensure required
- Experience is preferred but not mandatory; 2 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree are advantageous
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work safely and maintain alertness in a safety-sensitive role
- Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, and evaluation
- Promote patient-centered care and educate patients and families on health management
- Participate in activities that enhance patient safety, quality, and compliance
- Develop and communicate comprehensive care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team
- Assess physical, emotional, psychosocial, and cultural needs, respecting patient values and barriers