What the work is
Provide inpatient care predominantly in settings such as medical wards, acute care units, intensive care units, rehabilitation centers, or emergency rooms. Manage and coordinate patient care throughout treatment.
On a typical day
- Refer patients to medical specialists, social services, or other professionals as appropriate.
- Participate in continuing education activities to maintain or enhance knowledge and skills.
- Direct, coordinate, or supervise the patient care activities of nursing or support staff.
- Write patient discharge summaries and send them to primary care physicians.
- Direct the operations of short stay or specialty units.
- Train or supervise medical students, residents, or other health professionals.