Registered Nurse

Responsibilities And Duties

Demonstrates competency in administering medication. Follows evidence-based policies and procedures to guide nursing practice. Understands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and patients/individuals bring to interactions.

Evaluates ethical challenges and their potential impact on the patient’s quality of care and the nurse’s professional role. Uses the nursing process to effectively assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the plan of care. Interprets and implements provider orders.

Competently performs/assists with procedures that are routinely performed. Educates patients and families, and documents appropriately. Documents accurately according to department policy.

Makes suggestions/recommendations for improved operations. Receives patients from the waiting room, escorts to the exam room, prepares patient for exam. Obtains and records all in-take information in the patient medical record.

Observes universal precautions and aseptic techniques with patient and the use of medical instruments and equipment.

Reports and records patient critical lab values, adverse reactions, and pertinent information promptly to provider.

Performs computer order entry in the Clinic Information System and documents in EMR.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Education And Work Experience

Graduate of School of Nursing. Current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or compact state license as Registered Nurse. BLS-CPR Certified. Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English; Ability to learn quickly, analyze problems and communicate effectively with superiors, peers, and others on one-to-one basis. Requires emotional stability and resilience; Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight. Must be adaptable to change and receptive to delegated responsibilities; Possesses basic problem solving skills.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Work requires a variety of physical activities including standing and walking for sustained periods, bending and stooping, and some lifting of 50-100 pounds at a time. The work environment may be physically confining. Many nursing skills require acute hearing ability, i.e. listening with stethoscope to breath sounds and heart sounds. Must be able to exchange accurate information with patient, family, peers and medical personnel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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