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Infusion RN
Career Insights for Registered Nurse (General)
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$100,785 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Every day you will provide total patient care, assist in managing care administered by other staff, and assume responsibility for your assignments, including relief charge nurse duties as needed.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of nursing principles, effectively collaborate with the healthcare team, and take accountability for patient outcomes. Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other practitioners as required and adjust nursing care processes as indicated to unsure optimal patient care Implements patient histories, assesses patient's conditions, and develops individualized care plans for assigned patients. Documents on care plans as patient care evolves, including resolutions of problems Assesses patient educational needs and barriers to learning to implements patient education and documents teaching Administers and controls narcotics and medications accurately and in a timely manner and signs out narcotics and medications according to hospital policy Maintains accurate documentation of patient's progress, nursing care, records and reports Job Requirements Required Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing One (1) year acute care experience as an RN Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS) from the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association Oncology Certified Nurse, within 90 Days Preferred One (1) year oncology/chemotherapy experience Bachelors Degree in health related field