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.
Interview's patients to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart (EMR) for physician, when necessary obtains and records patient's vital signs including weight and assists physician with patient examination as needed and explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding and allay apprehension, maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs, manages lipids, protimes and phone triage of patient concerns. Interview's patients to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart (EMR) for physician, when necessary obtains and records patient's vital signs including weight and assists physician with patient examination as needed and explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding and allay apprehension, maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs, manages lipids, protimes and phone triage of patient concerns. Follows up on physician orders and lab requests, obtains direction from physician as needed and informs patient of test results and any further treatment prescribed; provides explanation and education to patient; documents services performed in EMR for billing purposes, observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, notifies supervisor or physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatment, and significant incidents, and assists physician in clinical care of patient. Documents nursing history in EMR and physical assessment for assigned patients and initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by the physician. Abstracts patient records via the EMR. May sort or do chart prep on occasion but not as a routine part of the position. Uses other EMR functions such as tasking, messaging, and disease management. Uses Centricity and other software as appropriate to support nursing functions. Responds to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol. Maintains crash cart and defibrillator. All other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Please describe any specialized knowledge or skills, which are
REQUIRED
to perform the position duties. Do not personalize the job description, credentials, or knowledge and skills based on the current associate. List any special education required for this position.
EDUCATION
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. • The Christ Hospital Health Network does hire AD and Diploma nurses; BSN preferred.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
3 years RN experience preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Defibrillator, blood pressure monitor, EKG equipment, treadmill and crash cart maintenance, copier, fax, computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Centricity, EMR preferred.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed RN by State Board, certified in BLS required
