Job Description

Job Description

Job Details

• Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.
• Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
• - Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
• - Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients.
• - Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.
• - Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary.
• - Administers medication as prescribed. Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
• - Delivers patient care competently.
• - Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge.
• - Informs patient and family of hospital procedures.
• - Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• - Delegates tasks to support staff.
• General Responsibilities:
• - Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• - 1 year of experience.
• - Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques and procedures.
• - Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
• - Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.
• - Good verbal and written communication skills.
• - Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
• - Some computer skills.

Additional Details

• Preferred Skills & Experience: N/A

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