Responsibilities

The major duties and responsibilities of a Registered Nurse are:

• You must provide direct nursing care and treatment to patients within the hospital
• We expect you to assess patients' medical conditions, review their medical histories, and develop individualized care plans
• Involve patients and/or significant others in decisions regarding care
• The Registered Nurse's duties include administering medication and treatments as prescribed by physicians or healthcare providers
• You will monitor and record vital signs, symptoms, and changes in the patient's condition and report any concerns or abnormalities to the appropriate personnel
• We expect you to collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and ensure effective communication among team members
• You must comply with all applicable laws, and procedures related to nursing practice, patient care, and hospital policies
• You will educate patients and their families on health management, disease prevention, and treatment options
• We expect you to maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including medical history, treatments received, and progress notes
• You can also be asked to document patient care services and treatment plans in electronic medical records
• One of your most important nurse responsibilities is to counsel patients and their families about their condition and needed treatments and tests
• You should be able to respond to emergency treatments and assessments
• You must follow established protocols and ethical standards
• At times, you can be asked to perform diagnostic tests and interpret test results
• One of your daily duties as a Registered Nurse will be to maintain a safe and clean working environment, adhering to infection control protocols and other safety standards
• You should be able to administer IV fluids and medications to patients who require them
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings, continuing education programs, and professional conferences to stay current with the latest nursing practices and advancements
• Initiate emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation and advanced life support protocols
• Your nurse responsibilities include medication administration and storage procedures; and controlled substance regulations

Requirements

• A valid registered nurse license
• You should have strong critical thinking skills to assess patient needs and develop appropriate care plans
• You must be able to effectively communicate with patients, their families, and the healthcare team
• You should demonstrate empathy and provide compassionate care to promote patient comfort and well-being
• You must possess excellent organizational skills to prioritize and manage multiple patient cases efficiently
• You should be adept at using the medical equipment and technology required for patient monitoring and treatment
• You must adhere to ethical standards and maintain patient confidentiality in all aspects of your work
• You should have the ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in high-pressure situations
• You should continuously update your knowledge through professional development opportunities to ensure evidence-based practice
• You must have the ability to adhere to strict patient confidentiality standards
• You should be able to maintain the autonomy, dignity, and rights of the patient and family while providing care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory way that is attentive to the patient's and family's diversity