Registered Nurse Job Description

A registered nurse (RN) is a registered nurse who has earned an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing.

A registered nurse has over 2,000 hours of clinical experience, which is approximately one year of full-time work.

The registered nurse must then pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in order to become a licensed professional.

The registered nurse is also a health care provider who is educated in a broad range of medical knowledge, ranging from simple first aid to complex surgery.

The registered nurse is also trained to work autonomously under a physician’s orders.

The registered

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Registered Nurse to work in our hospital. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and a chance to work in a great environment.

Registered Nurse Duties:

• Prepare, administer, and monitor medications according to nurses’ orders, overseeing all medication and dosage administration
• Assist surgically, as needed
• Prescribe and administer medications according to nursing standards, policies, and procedures
• Perform complex nursing care, including assessing patient condition, determining need for care, making patient diagnoses, and providing treatment
• Implement and maintain basic life support
• Perform routine diagnostic procedures, including taking patient temperatures, measuring blood pressure, and palpating palps
• Perform routine laboratory tests and record data
• Perform routine nonsurgical procedures, including applying and removing bandages, dressings, and catheters
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks
• Conduct routine physical exams, including taking height and weight measurements, listening to heart and lungs, and inspecting eyes, ears, nose, mouth, skin, and throat

Registered Nurse Responsibilities:

• Eligible for RN licensure in the state
• Experience in critical care or emergency department
• Experience in medical/surgical nursing
• Experience with nursing process
• Strong communication skills

Requirements And Skills:

• Performs nursing procedures in accordance with facility protocols, including infection control, medication administration, wound care, and phlebotomy
• Provides medical care and treatment to patients with medical, surgical, or psychiatric conditions
• Manages patients’ medications, treatments, and care plans, and follows up with patients regarding test results and appointments
• Documents and records patients’ care, and assesses their overall medical condition
• Communicates with other healthcare providers to coordinate care and patient treatment plans
• Addresses and resolves patient concerns
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At Company Name, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as an organization. We are committed to building a team that reflects our values of diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.