RN / TELE

JOB DESCRIPTION - REGISTERED NURSE (A) Job Summary: The Registered Nurse provides patient care on a supplemental basis to our client facilities. With the delivery of safe, quality patient care as the primary goal, the Registered Nurse exercises sound professional judgment and skills in-the performance of assigned duties. The Registered Nurse is expected to practice a systematic approach to patient care utilizing the nursing process; assessment of patient status and needs, planning of patient care based on needs, implementation of the plan of care and evaluation of goal achievement. Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Current RN license in the appropriate state/s Mi nimum of one year clinical experience in chosen clinical specialty Supervisory references or at a minimum verification of previous work experience Current BLS certification. Advanced Certifications; ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC etc. maybe required based on clinical specialty. Duties and Responsibilities: The Registered Nurse is expected to practice safe and ethical nursing care within the scope of his/her profession as defined by state Nursing Practice Act, understanding of his/her own limitations, seeking advice and assistance when necessary. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Performs routine nursing care Provides patient and family teaching Assists physician with patients Accurately gives and receives report on patient status Monitors patient per facility protocol and patient needs I dentifies and acts on change .in patient status I nstitutes comfort and safety measures for patient Provides age specific care to all patients Provides patient care with a sensitivity to cultural diversity of patient population