Job Description
The Clinical Nurse in the Orthopedics & Spine Unit works night shifts, providing compassionate care to patients, families, and colleagues.
Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, and performs treatments and tests.
Assesses patient needs and responses to care, applying sound judgment for patient management.
Provides primary and emergency care for injuries and illnesses, administering prescribed medications.
Collaborates with the team to develop and follow a Plan of Care.
Guides ancillary staff and maintains professional nursing standards.
The role emphasizes confidentiality and compliance with privacy regulations, ensuring access to sensitive information is limited to those with a need-to-know basis.