Job Description
Summary Provides general nursing care to patients in hospital, nursing home, infirmary, or similar health care facility by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Under the direction of the manager, floats throughout the medical/surgical areas.
- Manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
- 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...