Job Description
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Duration: 11 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
License: Current RN License
Certifications: Basic Life Support, ACLS, PALS
Must-Have:
– Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practices
– Ability to organize and evaluate nursing services
– Good verbal and written communication skills
– Ability to respond to cultural and language needs of patients
– Some computer skills
Description:
Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.
Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments and notes all changes in physician orders for assigned patients.
Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatments.
Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients and observes physiological manifestations, intervening when necessary.
Administers medication as prescribed and initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
Delivers patient care competently.
Interacts with patients and families in sharing care plans while in the hospital and at discharge.
Informs patients and families of hospital procedures.
Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
Delegates tasks to support staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.