Registered Nurse - Nursing

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments; be thorough and accurate in documenting patient complaints, vital signs, current medication, and allergies, and document medications administered.
• Observe and record patient behavior.
• Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests.
• Collect patient health history.
• Utilize the nursing process to adapt interventions to meet age‑appropriate care, including physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs, in collaboration with other members of the health care team.
• Assist providers (MD, PA, NP) in procedures such as wound dressings, pelvic exams, laceration repairs, and other treatment options.
• Attend to the needs of patients and visitors.
• Assure patients as needed; allay fears and answer questions as necessary.
• Exhibit cooperation and a positive attitude toward other clinical and medical departments.
• Complete incident and error forms when appropriate.
• Follow procedure for authorized medication administration and narcotic control.
• Communicate questions about the appropriateness of medical care through the chain of command as needed.
• Perform treatments and procedures as directed, within the individual’s training and capabilities, including diagnostic exams and procedures, cardiac monitoring, and IV medication administration as directed by a physician.
• Ensure patients are seen in an orderly and fair manner, explaining delays and waiting times; acutely ill and injured patients are triaged and seen first.
• Initiate evaluation and care of the patient prior to the physician’s arrival according to standing orders; consult with supervisors and doctors to decide on the best treatment plan.
• Prepare patients for examination and assist as necessary; arrange for follow‑up care or referral.
• Complete necessary forms and logs, documenting medications and patient care in a timely and accurate manner.
• Arrange for the transfer of patients to other departments or facilities (e.g., Emergency Department).
• Assist the provider on duty (MD, PA, or NP) with BLS, ACLS or PALS algorithms and contact 911 to transfer patients to the Emergency Department.
• Counsel and educate patients and their families on treatment plans.
• Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions when appropriate.
• Direct CMAs and CNAs as appropriate.
• Research ways to improve healthcare processes and improve patient outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned to maintain and enhance the operation of the department.