Care is provided in 12-hour shifts. Nursing Skills Staff must have critical assessment skills with a knowledge of gastro-intestinal, pulmonary, renal, and cardiac systems. The nursing staff must also show proficiency in basic cardiac telemetry monitoring. Common patient protocols involve naso-gastric tubes, chest tubes, central lines, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis, foley catheters, and suction and drainage tubes. The Adult Medicine patient population is diverse and requires multi-faceted clinical skills, including strong organizational and delegation skills and flexibility with a complex population.
Cultural diversity is promoted and respected.
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