Clinical Nurse GI/GU
About the role
Clinical Nurse role in a specialized surgical unit focused on GI and GU procedures. Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, following nursing standards. Promote patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration. Participate in activities enhancing patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance; engage in professional development. Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans with collaborative input, ensuring effective communication across care teams. Utilize critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient values and barriers. Work in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining constant alertness and safe practices.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, following nursing standards.
- Promote patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
- Participate in activities enhancing patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance; engage in professional development.
- Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans with collaborative input, ensuring effective communication across care teams.
- Utilize critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient values and barriers.
- Work in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining constant alertness and safe practices.
Qualifications
- Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
- Licenses: Valid RN license.
- Experience: No prior experience required; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Teamwork
- Adherence to safety standards
- Cultural competence