Job Description
The Clinical Nurse in the General Surgery/Trauma unit provides compassionate patient care, ensuring safety and comfort for patients, families, and colleagues.
Implements physician orders, administers medications, performs treatments, procedures, 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.
Provides primary and emergency care for various injuries and illnesses.
Collaborates with the team to develop and execute patient care plans.
Guides ancillary staff and maintains professional nursing standards.
Minimum qualifications include a nursing diploma, associate or baccalaureate degree, NYS RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, and 1-3 years of clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care.
Strong communication, organizational, and quality improvement skills are required.