What Does a Health Care Nurse Do?
Delivering bedside care and coordinating treatment plans across the care team
Health Care Nurses work directly with patients to assess symptoms, monitor progress, administer treatments, and respond quickly to changes in condition. They also document care accurately and coordinate with physicians and allied health professionals to keep care consistent.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Monitoring vital signs and recognizing early warning changes
- Administering medications and treatments as ordered
- Performing wound care and basic clinical procedures
- Educating patients and families on discharge and self-care
- Documenting nursing notes, intake and output, and care plans
- Escalating concerns and coordinating with physicians and specialists
- Maintaining infection control and patient safety standards