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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.
$83,871 / year median in Virginia
+10% projected growth
Job Description
JOB TYPE
Classification:
Nonexempt Supervises Positions:
NoJOB SUMMARY
The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at Nest Home Care by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with nursing leadership and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health. The Registered Nurse utilizes the best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey. The Registered Nurse accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for the management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures. Provides and documents patient care under the direction and supervision of the nursing leadership.Patient Care:
- Acts with patient advocacy when implementing the interdisciplinary plan of care.
- Collaborates with healthcare teams to educate patient and their support system.
- Analyzes, modifies, and implements strategies to progress the patient through their plan of care.
- Ensures completion of nursing interventions, medical orders, and other related therapies.
- Prioritizes job duties according to patient's needs and changing acuity levels. Communication
- Consistently utilizes appropriate communication tools when communicating within the interdisciplinary team and when handing off patient care.
- Communicates individualized plan of care to the patient and his/her chosen support system.
- Documents appropriate information in a timely manner during each visit/shift. Teamwork
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with team members and patients to provide optimized treatment of patients.
- Resolves conflicts independently, as appropriate.
- Accepts responsibility for actions and responds positively upon feedback from others. Medical Knowledge
- Demonstrates medical skills to provide required patient care.
- Experience with trach/vents.
- Operates various equipment, including portable feeding pumps, bedside commodes, etc.
- Provides routine nursing care such as starting IVs, performing dressing changes, etc. in a timely manner.
- Assist in critical situations, including administering CPR when necessary.
- Administers and evaluates medication therapies
- The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned. Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing requiredExperience:
1 year of relevant experience preferred.Licensure:
- Current RN licensure in applicable state required.
- Current CPR/BLS
- If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired, or lapsed for five years or more, and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of an approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license.
- Ability to perform basic nursing skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize quickly.
- Ability to administer medication utilizing the five rights.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in written form.