Job Description
The Clinical Nurse in the Post Cardiothoracic Surgery unit provides comprehensive patient care throughout hospitalization, focusing on discharge planning and care coordination.
Responsibilities include implementing physician orders, administering medications, performing treatments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and assessing patient needs.
Provides primary and emergency care, collaborates on care plans, and guides ancillary staff to ensure high-quality, compassionate care in inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.
Qualifications include a nursing degree (Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate), current NYS RN license, BLS and ACLS certification, and 1-3 years of clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills are required. The role may involve handling sensitive information in compliance with privacy standards.
