Summary - Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
* Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
* Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects
* Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
* Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
* Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
* Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Education
Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] BLS and ACLS required.
Experience
3 years medial surgical nursing experience required, and preferably one year of critical care experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
- Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.
Radiology Nurse • Lynn, MA, United States