What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN position at Friendly Home Health Care?
We are looking for a Registered Nurse to care for our patients. You will be responsible for educating them and their care givers on prevention and healthy habits. The ideal candidate will be a responsible and well-trained professional able to give the best nursing care with little supervision. You must be compassionate and cool-tempered. You must be able to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. The goal is to promote patient’s well-being by providing high quality nursing care.
Responsibilities
- Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
- Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians
- Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
- Perform routine procedures (blood pressure, heart rate) and fill in patients’ charts
- Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
- Provide instant medical care in emergencies
- Supervise and train LPNs and nursing assistants
- Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
Skills
- Proven experience as a registered nurse
- Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
- A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Responsible and compassionate
- Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
- BSC or other diploma from a nursing program
- Valid nursing license
Job Types: Part-time, PRN
Pay: From $40.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Home Health: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
- English (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Preferred)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $40