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Registered Nurse

Definition

Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager . Provides professional care and coordinates care with other disciplines.

Examples of Work (Not all Inclusive)

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

• Writes initial nursing histories, assesses patient’s condition and develops individual care plans for patients.

• Administers and controls Narcotics and Medications.

• Assists in formulating and screening Performance Improvement criteria and providing in-service training for staff.

• Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care plans as necessary to ensure optimal patient care.

• Maintains patient documentation, to ensure accuracy of patient medical treatment.

• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.

• Assists other members of the nursing team and other supportive disciplines.

• Promotes emotional stability of patients, expresses interest in their progress related to direct patient care.

• Assists physician with examinations, procedures and other processes related to direct patient care.

• Arranges for patients’ diagnostic and therapeutic services.

• Demonstrates sensitivity to patients/families comfort and privacy.

• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service education and workshops.

• Attends meetings as required.

• Performs other related duties.

Job Description

Registered Nurse

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FACTOR 1 – KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of the theories and practices of professional nursing.
• Knowledge of nursing philosophy, objectives and goals of the department.
• Knowledge of current professional nursing practices in care of patients.
• Knowledge of specifics and the requirements involved in promoting a safe environment and therapeutic milieu within the unit.
• Skill in applying basic nursing practices and methodology.
• Skill in maintaining records and preparing reports.
• Skill in the application of techniques needed in interviewing, observing, recording and reporting signs and symptoms of patients’ health status.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with patients and members of the health care system.

• Ability to give, understand, and follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to identify potential health and safety hazards.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other employees, patients and relative of the health care facility.

• Ability to make independent judgments in relationship to the nursing care patients.

• Ability to develop, implement, evaluate and modify nursing standards and procedures.

• Participates in staff development and continuing educational programs.

Job Type: Full-time