What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Professional Nurse (Public Health) position at Wayne County NY?
Wayne County Public Health is hiring a Registered Professional Nurse.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from a school of nursing approved by State Education Department from a course approved by such department qualifying for Registered Professional Nurse.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Assesses patient nursing care needs and prepares and carries out a nursing care plan;
- Supervises sub-professional nursing personnel;
- Is responsible for the care of patients and their quarters, including making beds, changing linen, keeping order, lifting and moving patients, giving baths and rubs, and caring for personal effects;
- Is responsible for observing symptoms and carrying out diagnostic procedures ordered by the physician;
- Prepares and applies dressings, gives medication and nursing and therapeutic treatment as prescribed by physicians;
- Instructs patient or members of patients family in regard to patient’s diet, health habits, the carrying out of treatments at home and rehabilitative measures as authorized by the physician;
- Performs related services for patients in the prevention of illness and the attainment of maximum health;
- Makes contact with appropriate social services or health agencies as necessary to assure patient needed services or follow-up care;
- Maintains a variety of records and prepares reports.
Pay: $31.23 - $37.96 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $31 - $38