Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical - Weekend Option Nights
Job description
Job Summary - Provides care and assistance to the patients in the Medical and Surgical Units under direction of nursing and medical staff by performing the “ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES” listed below.
Education - High School diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Experience -6 months experience preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS - Licensed RN and currently registered to practice nursing in the state of Arkansas. Must be currently certified in CPR.
Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension.
Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
Prepares equipment and aids Physician during treatment and examination of patient.
Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.
Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient.
Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients.
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