Job Description

Job Description:


Registered nurses are expected to manage various responsibilities while delivering safe,
competent, and compassionate care to diverse patient populations in settings such as hospitals,
outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, and rehabilitation centers. More specifically,
RNsshould be able to:


Demonstrate clinical judgment within an evidence-based practice.
Collaborate with other healthcare staff to improve patient outcomes.
Deliver care that meets the unique faith and cultural needs of patients.
Apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills in all patient care situations.



Basic Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program
Active, unencumbered RN license from the state in which you plan to work
Minimum 6 months of RN work experience
Push, pull, support, and lift a minimum of 80 pounds
Physical stamina to handle long hours of standing and walking
Current CPR certification (Basic Life Support preferred)
Annual physical (where required)
Negative TB test results
Clean background check
COVID-19 Vaccination (where required)

Job Responsibilities:

As a registered nurse, you'll be responsible for but not limited to:


Ongoing patient assessment and observation to ensure optimum health levels.
Administering and recording medications per facility policy and procedures.
Transcribing and implementing written, verbal, and electronic physician orders.
Delegating appropriate tasks to nurse aides and ensuring proper care delivery.
Supervising clinical operations for nursing and clinical care activities.
Performing assessment data collection in an ongoing, systemic manner.
Reviewing and evaluating data collected by other healthcare professionals.
Developing care plans that prescribe nursing actions to achieve patient goals.
Identifying patient/family learning needs and implementing appropriate processes.
Demonstrating effective written and verbal communication.
Collaborating as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Ongoing flexibility regarding patient assignments, floating, and related staffing issues.
Promoting a positive work environment and demonstrating a positive attitude

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