• Observe and record patient behavior.
• Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests.
• Collect patient health history.
• Counsel and educate patients and their families on treatment plans.
• Administer medication, change wound dressings and care for other treatment options.
• Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions when appropriate.
• Consult with supervisors and doctors to decide on the best treatment plan for patients.
• Research ways to improve healthcare processes and improve patient outcomes.
• Must be organized.
• Must be kind and compassionate, considerate, sympathetic, non-judgmental and can comfort the patient.
• Interacts well with patients, coworkers and doctors. Communication skills are essential for good interaction.
• Must have patience to cope with anxiety, misunderstandings and help to make good decisions.
• Dedication to keep improving their skills and be committed to the patients.
• Must be able to analyze, review and judge different situations they face and take the right actions according to the situation.

At DeSoto Memorial Hospital, we understand that healthcare is personal and we only get one chance to make a good first impression. Our goal is to provide every member of our community with the highest level of healthcare services and exceed your expectations. We offer the latest in medical technology to our community and are continuously recruiting the most qualified physicians to provide services. DeSoto Memorial Hospital is a 49 Bed Rural Community Hospital located in the heart of Arcadia which is just east of Sarasota. We proudly serve a local population of nearly 34,000 residents. We offer our patients safe and compassionate treatment in our ER, Med-Surg, ICU, IV Therapy, Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging, Surgical Services, Home Health, Physical Medicine, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Nephrology, Pain Management, Wound Care, and Out Patient Behavioral Health units. Our Hospital earned a Five Star Rating in 2022 from the Centers for Medicaid/Medicare.