Job Description
The Clinical Nurse in the Medical/Surgical Hospitalist department manages patient care throughout their hospital stay, focusing on progress toward discharge and 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 to ensure quality nursing standards.
Qualifications include a nursing diploma or degree, current RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, and preferred experience as a PCA or nursing assistant.
Must demonstrate sound judgment, ongoing education, and knowledge of quality improvement. The role involves handling sensitive information per privacy regulations.