RN Job Description
RN
provides care appropriate to the patient population(s) served; Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age-specific needs.
RN Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Escorts patients throughout facility, interviews patients to obtain appropriate medical information, and measures vital signs—includes such items as pain assessment, pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, height, and weight
Maintains knowledge of reimbursement procedures
Practice according to professional and ethical standards in accordance with the Colorado State Nurse PracticeAct, ANA Code of Ethics, and Nursing Service Scope of Practice
Evaluating symptoms, reactions and progress of patients on periodic basis, charting
Operates electrocardiograph (EKG) and other diagnostic equipment to administer routine diagnostic test and treatments—includes glucometers, pulse oximeters, nebulizers, oxygen equipment, and spirometry
Preps patients and assists with examinations
Performs testing and reports all results to physicians documenting all findings in patient’s medical record
Communicates with physicians regarding changes in conditions, diagnostic test results
Deliver nursing care to all patients, including assessing patient needs, planning, delivering and coordinating care and reassessing/evaluating care
Maintains all exam room disinfection protocols
RN Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for RN
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, BLS, PALS, ACLS, ENPC, TNCC, CNOR, CT, RAC, JPS
Education for RN
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the RN job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, School of Nursing, Associates, Science, Patient Care, Teaching, Graduate, Education, Management, Supervision
Skills for RN
Desired skills for RN include:
Medication - administration procedures
State
Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status
Interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients needs in relation to age
Principals of growth and development through the life span
Human growth and development
Procedures
Policies
Principles of growth and development over the life span
Assessment
Desired experience for RN includes:
Minimum Education and/or Experience Required Graduate of an associate’s degree or diploma program required Bachelor’s degree preferred
Associate’s or Bachelor's degree from a NLN (National League of Nurses) approved program
2 years of direct work experience, preferred
RN Licensed in PA is required
Must start the process of obtaining RI license
Must be willing to work two holidays per calendar year and every 4th weekend
RN Examples
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of RN. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for RN
- Clean all surfaces according to the infection control policies
- Documents nursing assessments, patient teaching and fluid and medication administration in the patient chart
- Maintains a clean work environment and restocks the supply area as needed
- Assess critical care needs of patients and provide nursing care
- Formulate and implement care plans
- Initiate and manage withdrawal regimes
- Review clinical progress of patients and coordinates communications to referring, structural heart and primary care physicians along with the heart team
- Plan, organize and provide direct care to the structural heart patient
- Facilitate the development of a patient specific teaching plan
- Review patient’s current health information, relay information and make referrals as necessary to the physician and research partners
Qualifications for RN
- Minimum of two years’ experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care or hospice nursing is preferred
- 1 year prior experience as Perioperative Nurse preferred
- Interpersonal skills necessary to addresses issues in a tactful and timely manner with patients, families and staff
- Current ACLS / PALS preferred or included in education plan
- Operates within the Maine Nurse Practice Act
- Recent Psych experience preferred
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a RN. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for RN
- Assists in preparing the patient for the surgical procedure
- Assists and facilitates room turn over and gathers supplies and equipment
- Transports patients pre-op and post-op
- RN Supervisor provides health education to patients and their families
- RN Supervisor will perform general nursing duties in cases of emergency or staffing shortages
- Adhere to expected and established protocols related to patient safety, fall and skin precautions, restraint use and medication administration
- Provide education to patient and family, using population-specific criteria
- Provide excellent customer service through prompt and thoughtful assistance to patients and families utilizing the principles of patient and family-centered care
- Document care provided per established guidelines
- Implement practice changes based on current evidence-based nursing literature and/or research guidelines
Qualifications for RN
- Graduate from an NLN-Accredited nursing program
- The Registered Nurse will work as the clinical service coordinator, under the direction of the Nurse Manager
- 2 plus years of experience as a practicing Registered Nurse in a clinical setting
- Minimum of 1 year current experience in obstetrics or recent successful completion of senior practicum in obstetrics
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a BSN required for all newly hired RN candidates
- Minimum of 2 years Critical Care experience is required
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of RN. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for RN
- Implements professional nursing services in a thorough and competent manner in accordance with stands, rules, and protocols policies and procedures
- Administers medication in a safe and efficient manner consistent with prescribed orders, rules, protocols, policies and procedures as necessary
- Responds to medical emergencies with emergency equipment in immediate manner per policies and procedures
- Maintains all logs and keys per policies and procedures
- Performs a complete physical assessment and medical history as required on each detainee or inmate entering the correctional system
- Performs a complete health history and physical assessment as required
- Phone triage with patients
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills when utilizing the nursing process, based on research, evidence-based outcomes and Standards of Practice to meet patient care needs
- Involve patient and family/significant other in the plan of care, using population-specific criteria
- Thoroughly and consistently document care provided
Qualifications for RN
- 1 year current experience in an acute psychiatric setting is required
- Must not have had a felony conviction or have been incarcerated as a result of a felony conviction in the last three years
- BSN from an ACEN or CCNE accredited institution with at least one year of relevant experience · FL RN License
- Available to work a minimum of 2 or 4 shifts per pay period
- Required to work at least one major and one minor holiday
- Current AHA BLS provider card
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a RN. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for RN
- Provide outpatient counseling according to quality assurance (QA) scope of service, demonstrating population-specific communication and interview techniques
- Assess client needs, health patterns, and coping skills
- Educate and coach clients to help them develop self-care skills and independence appropriate to their age and developmental level
- Administers shots, medications, and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques
- Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patients
- Keeps files and logs for worker's compensation claims and case management
- Teaches first aid, C.P.R., safety, and blood born pathogen classes to ambassadors
- Investigates on-the-job accidents
- Monitors lost guests in the first aid station until they are reunited with their parties
- Collects stolen or lost property claim forms and assists with lost item recovery when possible
Qualifications for RN
- Minimum of 3 years Cardiology nursing practice required
- Document ongoing status, interventions, patient response and outcomes in an accurate, timely manner
- Minimum 2 year nursing experience to include 6 months critical care experience – ICU, ED or PACU preferred
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and ACLS certified within 6 months of hire
- BSN from an ACEN or CCNE accredited institution with two years of experience as a registered nurse
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a RN. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for RN
- Ability to evaluate medical needs of the patient and work with a multi-disciplinary team to assist in facets of the Recovery Program relating to physical health
- Assesses changes in patient’s status and reports appropriate physical/mental status information to the physician, mid-level practitioner, or other pertinent personnel
- Develops the healthcare portion of the treatment plan within
- Provides nursing reassessments on the treatment plan based on patient’s progress and as goals are achieved
- Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which are related to work as a member of an addiction/behavioral health treatment team
- Protects patient’s privacy and patient’s rights
- Communicates/endorses accurate information regarding patient’s status and care during shift reports
- Recommends/revises nursing interventions in collaboration with other staff according to evaluation of progress or significant changes in the patient’s condition
- Responsible for the use and allocation of various resources, , time, personnel, and supplies
- Follows up on medical/psychiatric referrals
Qualifications for RN
- American Heart Association BLS or American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer required
- Acts as mentor/preceptor
- Ability to work in a time oriented environment including exposure to all patient elements in blood borne pathogenics, physical requirement lifting and pulling patients, pushing stretches, standing and walking
- May be exposed to environmental hazards such as anesthesia gases or elements
- Ability to interact with patient and families with tact and confidentiality
- Ability to approach clinical responsibilities for patient with regard to growth and development issues relate to specific age groups of population served