Nurse RN

Summary

The main function of the nurse is to provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients. This person is responsible for providing simple medical care and treatment to patients.

Responsibilities

• Collect information from patients to be admitted regarding medical records, medical insurance details, and other pretreatment formalities.
• Record health details of patient vital signs such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, etc.
• Help patients prepare for medical examinations and take samples from patients.
• Take care of sanitary requirements of patients such as bathing, dressing, and other similar tasks.
• Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, and taking any necessary action.
• Assemble and use equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, oxygen suppliers, etc.
• Collect samples such as blood, urine, etc. and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
• Give direct patient care and individual patient needs as directed by the patient care plan.
• Administer prescription medications and injections to patients under the specific policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Nursing license required.
• 5-7 years experience required.

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Basic knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries and diseases.
• Basic ability to analyze data and accurately document and record results.
• Understands the Nurse Practice Act and legal consequences of nursing action.

Pay

• $43.00 - $45.00 /hour.
• Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law.
• Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment.
• 10 paid days off.
• 3 days paid bereavement leave.
• 401(k) plan participation with employer match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Dependent care flexible spending account.
• Accident insurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Hospital indemnity insurance.
• Accommodations and reimbursement for work travel.
• Discretionary performance or recognition bonus.
• Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law.