RN Medicine Specialty - FS

Duties:
General Description:


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


Skills:
Required Skills & Experience:


-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.


Preferred Skills & Experience:


-N/A