Job Description
The Clinical Nurse in the Infectious Disease Med/Surg Unit provides compassionate patient care through active listening and kindness.
Responsibilities include implementing physician orders, administering medications, starting IVs, performing procedures, evaluating diagnostic tests, and documenting treatments.
Assesses patient needs, applies sound nursing judgment, and provides primary and emergency care for injuries and illnesses.
Collaborates with the team to develop care plans and guides ancillary staff.
Minimum qualifications: graduation from an accredited nursing program, current NYS RN license, BLS and ACLS certification, 1-3 years of clinical Med-Surg or Progressive Care experience, and strong communication and organizational skills.
The role involves handling sensitive information with confidentiality and compliance with regulations.