Job Description
This RN position in the Medical/Surgical Cardiac Hospitalist unit involves assessing, planning, coordinating, and managing patient care during the hospital stay, focusing on discharge readiness and care transitions.
Responsibilities include implementing physician orders, administering medications, performing treatments and tests, and documenting care.
The nurse evaluates diagnostic results, assesses patient needs, and applies sound judgment for care management.
Provides primary and emergency care for injuries and illnesses, collaborates on care plans, and guides support staff.
Qualifications include a nursing diploma, current NYS RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, with preferred prior nursing assistance experience.
The unit is a 29-bed cardiology ward serving adult patients with various cardiac diagnoses, requiring telemetry monitoring post-procedures.
This role requires adherence to privacy regulations and information security policies.
