What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN, Bariatric Surgery position at Hendrick Health?
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse is responsible for performing care and executing clinical care to subjects participating in clinical trials when needed.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
The Registered Nurse is responsible for performing care and executing clinical care to subjects participating in clinical trials when needed.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
- Associate's Degree
- One year professional nursing experience.
- Registered Nurse
- Current CPR certificate.
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory, regulations and practices to give and evaluate patient care.
- Knowledge of nursing processes; health care systems, structure, and functions; and community resources. Understanding of health care technology, equipment, and supplies. Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
- Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
- Skill in time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing, and medical care coordination.
- Skill in initiating appropriate crisis interventions and emergency response.
- Skill in patient triage in person and on the phone.
- Skill in preparing/maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence.
- Ability to analyze options and then counsel patients and families about choices and make referrals to other providers and resources.
- Ability to engage clients and families in the development and implementation of a care plan.
- Ability to read and interpret physicians’ orders and notes from other providers.
- Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages and injections and measure results.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to communicate clearly.