Physician Internal Medicine

The Nurse independently practices in a similar clinical setting, providing routine and complex care while managing long-term goals and contingencies.

• Demonstrates awareness of all relevant aspects of patient situations and makes appropriate assignments or delegations.
• Meets competencies related to self-leadership, team leadership, or leadership of leaders.
• Utilizes the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation—according to ANA standards.
• Addresses patients' psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs, providing education and support to patients and families.
• Administers medications and treatments following protocols, monitors effects, and documents care.
• Assesses learning needs and provides patient and caregiver education.
  
  

Job requirements include a BSN preferred, 1 year of related experience preferred, BLS certification, and an active RN license in the state of employment or a compact license.