Clinical Nurse - Medicine Overflow 2K7

Essential Functions: Deliver direct nursing care based on comprehensive assessment of physical, psychosocial, developmental, educational, and spiritual patient needs. Develop, implement, document, and communicate goal-directed plans of care. Monitor patient status and promptly identify, escalate, and respond to changes requiring clinical intervention. Maintain a safe patient care environment and comply with infection control and patient safety standards. Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families to coordinate care and support clinical decision-making. Participate in quality improvement, performance improvement, and organizational initiatives. Serve as charge nurse or preceptor when assigned, supporting unit operations and staff development. Maintain required competencies, continuing education, and mandatory training.