Nursing is an incredible job to have, and as we both know, it is a calling. Individuals who choose to follow their heart into nursing are able to stay calm in the face of stress, and they compassion for those in times of need.
Above and beyond a nurse’s educational requirements, and certifications, a successful nurse has special skills and personality traits that help ensure their success. At Total Medical Personnel Staffing, we seek out registered nurses with these 9 qualities to place in top-of-the-line positions.
1. RNs that are Caring.
At Total Medical Personnel Staffing, caring is the top quality we look for in the nurses we place. After all, when you are a nurse you spend your days taking care of people who are in a vulnerable and scary place in their life.
A great nurse is able to effectively care for their patients while showing compassion, concern, and sympathy for both the patients they care for and their families.
2. Nurses that Display Excellent Communication Skills.
Nurses spend their days communicating with those who are suffering, ill, and possibly anxious. In turn, it takes a special type of individual to educate their patients and family members about diagnoses, medications, and procedures. Patients and their families rely on nurses for support, which is why this is the second quality we look for in our nurses.
Excellent communication skills are not just verbal but can be relayed in physical actions as well. For example, a nurse can smile at a patient offering them a sense of comfort.
3. Compassion and Empathy Come Naturally to these Nurses.
Empathy is defined as the ability to hear and share a patient’s feelings, which is crucial to a job well done. This is why it is the third quality we look for in nurses, at Total Medical Personnel Staffing.
The ability to understand your patient and share their feelings does not mean that you have to agree with everything that they do or think, it just means that you take the time to internalize the pain and suffering they are experiencing. Through this, you are able to listen and try to understand where they are coming from, without judgment. After all, everyone has their own set of values, experiences, and perspectives.
4. Attention to Detail is not only Crucial to these RNs but Helps Them to Save Lives.
When it comes to providing medical care, attention to detail is VERY important. No matter how busy your patient load is, or how chaotic your environment, a good nurse is detail-oriented and is sure to follow instructions ensuring proper care, medical doses, and accurate records are taken and followed along the way.
5. Nurses Whose Problem-Solving Skills are Par-None.
As a nurse who has been in the field, your problem-solving skills are continuing to flourish. This is why we only hire nurses with at least a year of nursing under their belts. Your experience helps you gain the problem-solving skills that are necessary in order to individualize the best care for each patient you have.
After all, if you are a nurse who is set in their ways, the quality of your nursing capabilities is often lowered. Providing this excellent care is unpredictable at times, but a great nurse is able to adapt to any circumstance that is thrown their way.
6. Respect is Seen Throughout Their Decision-Making Tasks Each Time they Step Foot on the Hospital Floor.
When it comes to your role as a registered nurse, there is always a fine line as you walk between doctors, other nurses, and patients. No matter what happens on that walk, it’s important for nurses to respect the boundaries of all around them while demonstrating a professional demeanor, being mindful of confidentiality, and having a high regard for patients’ wishes.
Nurses who treat others with respect earn incredibly high levels of respect in return, which is why this is a quality that we look for when we hire a nurse to represent our organization in the field. Without respect, it is extremely difficult to succeed in nursing.
7. Successful RNs Have a Desire to Continuously Learn.
Nursing is ever-evolving. Medical discoveries are consistently being made, and technology is continuing to advance at a rapid pace. Because of this, it is important to continue to grow your knowledge while improving your skills and learn new things.
In the past year alone, we have been faced with a global pandemic that has required us to change many policies and procedures, while attempting to keep us all safe. We are sure that if we asked you how many policies and procedures you have had to adapt to and learn over the past year, you could provide us with an excellent list.
8. Nurses that Have a History of Resilience.
We have said it before, and we will say it again – nursing is not for the weak. It is a position that is emotionally, mentally, and physically difficult. The day to day demands are undeniably exhausting, which leads to a high rate of turn over. Studies have shown that if you have a high level of resilience, you are less likely to develop stress disorders and are more likely to remain in the profession for the foreseeable future.
Resilience is another reason we do not choose to hire new grads. It is a quality that is earned with time and has the ability to help you better handle the unexpected in the best way possible.
9. RNs that Continuously Advocate for their Patients Well-Being.
The American Nurses Association defines a patient advocate as the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals. By reading this definition is apparent that advocacy is a key quality a nurse must have to be successful.
A nurse advocate preserves human dignity, patient equality, and freedom from suffering, which is not something that is easily forgotten by a patient or their family. That is why nurse advocates are important to use at Total Medical because we know it is through you that our patients have a chance to survive.
In addition to identifying these 9 characteristics in nurses, we also take into consideration the facility’s goals, culture, and values. We do this because our goal at Total Medical Personnel Staffing is to place you in nursing positions that allow you to cultivate your nursing skills while setting you up for success.
If you have these qualities and are a nurse with at least one year of experience, we would love to talk to you. Head on over to our website to fill out our application and get started!