- Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension.
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Prepares equipment and aids Physician during treatment and examination of patient.
- Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.
- Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
- Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient.
- Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
- Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients.
New Graduate Registered Nurse - Benton, United States - Saline Memorial Hospital
Description
Job Summary - Provides care and assistance to the patients in the Medical and Surgical Units under direction of nursing and medical staff by performing the "ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES" listed below.
Education - High School diploma or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Experience -New Grad
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS - Licensed RN and currently registered to practice nursing in the state of Arkansas. Must be currently certified in CPR.
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