Job Description
The Clinical Nurse in the Short Stay Surgical department provides compassionate patient care through active listening and kindness.
Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, and performs treatments, procedures, and tests while adhering to policies and regulations.
Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to assess patient conditions.
Assesses patient needs and responses to care, using sound nursing judgment.
Provides primary and emergency care for injuries and illnesses.
Collaborates with the team to develop and follow a Plan of Care.
Guides ancillary staff and maintains professional nursing standards.
Minimum qualifications include a nursing degree, current RN license, BLS and ACLS certification, 1-3 years of clinical experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care, and strong communication and organizational skills.
