Job Descriptions

Typically monitors patients, administers medications, keeps records, consults with healthcare providers, educates patients and more. Responsibilities include: Maintaining accurate, complete health care records and reports. Administering medications to patients and monitoring them for side effects and reactions. Prescribing assistive medical devices and related treatments. Recording patient vital signs and medical information. Ordering medical diagnostic and clinical tests. Monitoring, reporting, and recording symptoms or changes in patient conditions. Administering non-intravenous medications. Assessing, implementing, planning, or evaluating patient nursing care plans by working with healthcare team members. Modifying patient health treatment plans as indicated by patient conditions and responses. Requirements are: Bachelor degree or master degree in nursing. Pass the National Council Licensure Examination or NCLEX-RN. Current state licensure as a registered nurse and BLS certification required. American Heart Association BLS/CPR ACLS certification Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians and hospital staff. Basic computer skills. Professional, friendly attitude. Experience in home health care. Experience in emergency room or intensive care.

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