Role Overview: Provides clinical leadership in an acute inpatient setting, ensuring patient/family-centered care using evidence-based nursing practices.

Key Responsibilities: Conducts assessments, develops and updates individualized care plans, collaborates with healthcare team, delivers direct patient care, delegates tasks, and monitors care quality. Ensures safety, compliance, and documentation adherence, while incorporating cost containment and quality improvement principles. Evaluates patient responses, implements improvements, and educates patients and families. Acts as a patient advocate and coordinator, maintaining professional standards and licensure.

Qualifications & Skills: Associate degree in Nursing (Bachelor's preferred), minimum one year RN experience or equivalent through residency or LPN experience, current RN license recognized in the practice state. Demonstrates knowledge of safety, regulatory requirements, and effective communication.

Additional Info: Non-management role reporting to a supervisor, with responsibilities including participating in performance improvement activities. The position may require weekend, holiday, and on-call work.