Clinical Nurse I: Cardiothoracic Surgery
5 days ago
The Clinical Nurse I in the Cardiothoracic Surgery unit provides comprehensive patient care through assessment, implementation, and management of care plans. With a focus on patient safety and quality improvement, the nurse collaborates with healthcare teams to ensure competent care during and post-hospitalization. The role requires strong clinical skills, communication, and adherence to regulatory standards while delivering compassionate care to diverse patient populations.
Department/Unit:
Post Cardiothoracic Surgery - C8Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)The Clinical Nurse assesses, coordinates, plans, directs, implements and manages the needs of assigned patients throughout the episode of care with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. The Clinical Nurse is responsible for the delivery and coordination of patient care provided by the caregiving team. S/he assures that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided to customers including referring facilities, hospital staff and patients in the inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings.Hourly Range: $33.00 - $33.99
- Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations.
- Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
- Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
- Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
- Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
- Administers over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.
- Collaborates with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.
- Directs and guides ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of a professional academic nursing program in which a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree is conferred
- Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license
- Obtains and maintains certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Minimum of 1-3 years of previous clinical RN experience in Med-Surg or Progressive Care
- Excellent communication, prioritization, organizational and time-management skills
- Possesses knowledge of quality concepts, principles, and problem-solving tools and techniques and demonstrates ability to apply in support of departmental and patient care quality improvement.
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Keywords:
Clinical Nurse, Nursing, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Patient Care, Registered Nurse, Healthcare, Medication Administration, Patient Assessment, Care Coordination, BLS ACLS Certification
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