Although this is a newly created position, it has been accounted for in the approved 2026 budget and strategic workforce plan. The addition of an Acute Care Registered Nurse is necessary to address increasing patient volumes and higher acuity levels while maintaining safe and compliant staffing ratios.
Financial Impact:Proactively filling this role supports cost containment by reducing overtime expenses, minimizing reliance on agency staffing, and decreasing burnout-related turnover. Adequate staffing also lowers the risk of costly adverse events, readmissions, and extended lengths of stay.
Staffing Ratios:This position ensures appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios aligned with best practice standards, promoting safe, efficient, and equitable patient care delivery in high-acuity settings.
Qualifications- Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN required; BSN preferred)
- Minimum of 1-2 years of acute care experience preferred
- Current BLS certification
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Commitment to inclusive, culturally competent, and patient-centered care
