Job Description
The Clinical Nurse in the Medical/Surgical Hospitalist department assesses, plans, and manages patient care throughout their stay, focusing on progress toward discharge and care transitions.
Implements physician orders, administers medications, performs treatments, procedures, and documents care per policies and regulations.
Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to assess patient conditions.
Provides primary and emergency care for injuries and illnesses, collaborating with the team to create and follow the Plan of Care.
Guides ancillary staff, maintains nursing standards, and ensures compassionate, competent patient care.
Minimum qualifications include a nursing degree, current NYS RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, and relevant experience.
The role requires adherence to confidentiality and information security standards.