Job Description
This department is a 28 unit, serving the general surgical adult population and does have telemetry capability. Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5-6
Job Duties:
- Provides direct nursing care following established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization.
- Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
- Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
- Assesses and coordinates patients’ discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team. Complexity of Work:
- Within the scope of the job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.