Job Description
The Clinical Nurse in the Medical/Surgical Hospitalist department provides comprehensive patient care, focusing on progress toward discharge and care transitions.
Responsibilities include implementing physician orders, administering medications, performing treatments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and assessing patient needs.
Provides primary and emergency care, collaborates with the team to develop care plans, and guides ancillary staff.
Qualifications include a nursing diploma or degree, current RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, with preferred experience as a PCA or nursing assistant.
Requires knowledge of quality improvement principles and ongoing education to enhance performance.
This role involves handling sensitive patient information, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and data security policies.