Job Description
The Medical/Surgical Cardiac Hospitalist role involves assessing, planning, and managing patient care, focusing on discharge readiness and care transitions.
Responsibilities include implementing physician orders, administering medications, performing treatments, and interpreting diagnostic tests.
Provides primary and emergency care for various injuries and illnesses, collaborates with the team to create care plans, and guides ancillary staff.
Requires a nursing diploma, current NYS RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, with preferred experience as a PCA or nursing assistant.
Unit features 29 beds for acute cardiac patients, including telemetry monitoring, serving a diverse age range with various cardiac diagnoses.
Must adhere to confidentiality and privacy regulations, ensuring minimal necessary access to sensitive information.