Provide care on a 32-bed inpatient medical-surgical floor, with a 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio.
Care for patients with conditions such as sepsis, pneumonia, alcohol withdrawal, cellulitis, COPD, and CHF exacerbations, post-surgical patients, and more.
Utilize critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications, and intervene appropriately.
Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
Educate patients on their diagnosis, medications, and pain management strategies.
Act as a nurse preceptor to new graduate nurses and new hires.