Clinical Nurse- Surgical

Provides direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the nursing care standards. Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment; educates patients and their families on illness management, including post-treatment home care needs and medication administration. Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance; participates in professional development. Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver. Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care; supports patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care. This is a safety-sensitive position.