Job Description
The clinical Nurse in the Orthopedics & Spine Unit works night shifts, providing compassionate care to patients, families, and colleagues through kindness and active listening.
Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures, and tests, and documents care according to policies and regulations.
Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to assess patient conditions.
Assesses patient needs and responses to care, applying sound nursing judgment in decision-making.
Provides primary and emergency care for injuries and illnesses.
Administers medications as ordered and collaborates with the team to develop a Plan of Care.
Guides ancillary staff and maintains professional nursing standards.
The role involves handling sensitive information securely, respecting privacy regulations, and ensuring information access is limited to what is necessary for duties.