Job Description
Job Description
Overview
As a Registered Nurse, you play a vital role in the healthcare industry, providing direct care to patients and contributing to their overall well-being.
Your responsibilities encompass a wide range of clinical and administrative tasks, making you an essential part of the healthcare team.
Key responsibilities
- Monitor patient health and administer medications
- Assess patient conditions and develop care plans
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure patient needs are met
- Provide emotional support and education to patients and families
- Document patient care and communicate with other healthcare professionals
- Adhere to safety and infection control protocols
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Respond to emergencies and provide immediate care
- Supervise nursing assistants and support staff
- Stay updated on healthcare best practices and developments
- Conduct patient and family health education
- Ensure a comfortable and safe environment for patients
- Collaborate in interdisciplinary team meetings
- Maintain professional development and education
Required qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent
- Registered Nurse (RN) license
- CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Experience in clinical nursing
- Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) systems
- Strong understanding of medical terminology and procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
- Attention to detail and critical thinking skills
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including nights and weekends
- Understanding of and adherence to ethical standards in nursing
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and best practices
- Strong organizational and time management skills
3 days ago