JOB DESCRIPTION
Employment Type : Full time
Full time
Shift : Description :
Description :
Key Responsibilities (list 5-8)
- Perform general nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures.
- Obtain patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality.
- Obtain and document health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk
factors and assesses disease condition.
Provide patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal / state laws and
regulations.
Execute prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications,
and monitor and document treatment progress and patient response. Refer to / consult with
physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent / resolve problems or
concerns.
Educate patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of
acute and chronic conditions.
Document patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record
forms / automated systems and documentation practices.
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.
- Track quality assurance data and monitor for acute and chronic care management.
- May act as team lead for other nursing staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
V. Job Requirements / Qualifications
a. Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred) :
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
- Current / valid Registered Nurse license from the state licensing board required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American
Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers or Advanced Care Life Support
ACLS) required.
b. Experience (required and preferred) :
- 1 year related experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting required.