What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Medicine - Pediatrics position at Compunnel Inc.?
Job Summary
Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.
Key Responsibilities
Education: Bachelors Degree
Certification: Basic Life Support
Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.
Key Responsibilities
- Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.
- Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients.
- Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.
- Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients, and intervenes when necessary.
- Administers medication as prescribed. Initiates, regulates, and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
- Delivers patient care competently.
- Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at the time of discharge.
- Informs patient and family of hospital procedures.
- Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
- Delegates tasks to support staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- 1 year of experience.
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
- Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
- Some computer skills.
- Current RN License issued by the State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).
- Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association.
- PALS (American Heart Association).
- Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Nursing Board Approved Program.
- Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
Education: Bachelors Degree
Certification: Basic Life Support
