Job Description
The Clinical Nurse in the Medical/Surgical Hospitalist department provides comprehensive patient care, focusing on progress towards 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 on Care Plans, and guides ancillary staff.
Qualifications include a nursing diploma or degree, current NYS RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, and preferred experience as a PCA or nursing assistant.
Must demonstrate sound nursing judgment, commitment to continuing education, and adherence to confidentiality and regulatory standards.