Registered Nurse - 2371 Crockett Dr
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Description
- JOB SUMMARY
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The Registered Nurse is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (patient assessment; diagnosis; outcomes/planning; procedural support; implementation and evaluation; and digestive health education) to provide individualized nursing care to the patients.
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- JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum Education
- Associate's Degree
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- Minimum Work Experience
- One year professional nursing experience
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- Required Licenses/Certifications
- Registered Nurse
- BLS - should not initiate patient contact until completed
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- Required Skills; Knowledge; and Abilities
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory; regulations and practices to give and evaluate patient care.
- Knowledge of nursing processes; health care systems; structure; and functions; and community resources. Understanding of health care technology; equipment; and supplies. Familiarity with state law on nursing care; nurse practice guidelines; and clinic policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
- Skill in applying and modifying the principles; methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
- Skill in time management; problem solving; multitasking; prioritizing; and medical care coordination.
- Skill in initiating appropriate crisis interventions and emergency response.
- Skill in patient triage in person and on the phone.
- Skill in preparing/maintaining records; writing reports and responding to correspondence.
- Ability to analyze options and then counsel patients and families about choices and make referrals to other providers and resources.
- Ability to engage clients and families in the development and implementation of a care plan.
- Ability to read and interpret physicians’ orders and notes from other providers.
- Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages and injections and measure results.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to communicate clearly.
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