Overview

The RN indentifies patient needs and prioritizes care based on continuous assessment, executes therapeutic physician orders and therapeutic nursing interventions. The RN evaluates the patient’s response to care and the attainment of or progress toward expected outcomes. The RN is accountable for outcomes of patient care delivered during the assigned shift.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift supplies and equipment.
• Duties also require prolonged or considerable walking or standing, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching.
• Must have visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills