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.
Provide nursing care requiring specialized knowledge, judgement, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences.
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
Maintain active and unrestricted Registered Nurse license and certification; complete all necessary continuing education to maintain licensing/certification Adherence to current HIPAA regulations and federal/state laws for patient protected health information (PHI) and/or medical record; adherence of all AHP policies/procedures as they pertain to patient PHI and the medical record; maintain strict confidentiality of all patient information Triage patients/families by telephone or in person according to medical priority Assess health status and provide health counseling and teaching using nursing knowledge and judgement Administer vaccines, medications, treatments, and regimens prescribed by the physician Perform laboratory tests, determinations, and cultures according to procedures prescribed by the manufacturers and the Laboratory Director Prepare and document prescription refills and medical equipment and services refills for the physician to approve Schedule tests, procedures, consultations, and clinical evaluations to be done by ancillary medical service facilities Accurately report and document all nursing advice given; all vaccines, medications and medication reconciliation, and treatments given; all laboratory tests, determinations, and culture performed; all tests, procedures, consultations, and clinical evaluations scheduled at ancillary medical service facilities in a timely manner Monitor assigned ADHD, asthma, and mental health patients; ensure that all appropriate follow-up, visits, labs, tests/imaging, consults, etc. are scheduled as needed and/or as ordered by the physician Participate in daily care team huddles to ensure appropriate and quality patient care Participate in quality improvement initiatives as needed Complete necessary training on topics including, but not limited to, care coordination, patient self-management, population management, and health literacy Attend monthly staff meetings and clinical department meetings Other nursing and non-nursing duties that may be identified from time to time
