Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Collect information from patients to be admitted regarding medical records, medical insurance details, and other pretreatment formalities.
- Record health details of patient vital signs such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, etc.
- Help patients prepare for medical examinations and take samples from patients.
- Take care of sanitary requirements of patients such as bathing, dressing, and other similar tasks.
- Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients conditions, and taking any necessary action.
- Assemble and use equipment such as catheters, tracheostomy tubes, oxygen suppliers, etc.
- Collect samples such as blood, urine, etc. and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
- Give direct patient care and individual patient needs as directed by the patient care plan.
- Administer prescription medications and injections to patients under the specific policies and procedures.
- Verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and problem solving skills.
- Basic ability to work independently and manage one's time.
- Basic knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries and diseases.
- Basic ability to analyze data and accurately document and record results.
- Understands the Nurse Practice Act and legal consequences of nursing action.
- 5-7 years experience required.
- Associate's degree in nursing required.
- Nursing license required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Computer skills-will be entering data for testing and dosing in systems.
- Checking vital signs.