Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Nursing the Registered Nurse will demonstrate proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing process, contribute to nursing assessment and the development of a nursing care plan, and participate in the evaluation of nursing care.
Job Duties:
Supports nursing care standards through adherence to existing policies and procedures.
Monitor patients condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
Observe and interpret patients symptoms and communicate them to physicians
Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.
) and fill in patients charts
Adjust and administer patients medication and provide treatments according to physicians orders
Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.
)
Provide instant medical care in emergencies
Evaluates and notes the patient's response to nursing care defined in the nursing care plan and medical records.
Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience: At least six (6) months of experience as a professional nurse
Licensure/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) License, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification required upon hire
Physical Requirements: This position is subject to prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, and reach overhead.
The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Note: reasonable accommodations may be made available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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