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, performs treatments, procedures, and documents care.
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 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 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.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills are required.