Senior Staff Nurse

The nurse provides nursing care to patients who require acute medical treatment but who are able to be cared for in their homes rather than in a hospital. The nurse works in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans, monitor patient progress, and educate patients and their families on self-care techniques.

The nurse is competent in performing care assessment and planning, and in the management of patients with identified care needs. S/He provides clinical supervision, precepts the junior nurses and contributes to nursing training.

• Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Administer medications, treatments and procedures as ordered by the physician
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress and adjust care plans as needed
• Communicate with physicians, other healthcare prof...