What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) position at Gifted Hands Health Services?
We are looking for Registered Nurses to care for patients and facilitate their speedy recovery at our healthcare partner facilities. You will also be responsible for educating them and their families on prevention and healthy habits.
The ideal candidate will be a responsible, well-trained, professional and able to give the best nursing care with little supervision.
Our healthcare staffing agency welcomes candidates who are well rounded, skilled and confident enough to get into any of our healthcare partner facilities and hit the ground running with little or no training.
Responsibilities
- Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
- Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to physicians
- Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
- Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients’ charts
- Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
- Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
- Provide instant medical care in emergencies
- Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
- Adhere to expected professional conduct and follow guidance and leadership of facilities you are assigned to.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a registered nurse
- Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
- Excellent knowledge of emergency care
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times
- A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Responsible and compassionate
- Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Patient with excellent problem-solving skills
- Diploma from a nursing program
- Valid nursing license
- CPR certified
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Travel nursing, Contract, PRN, Per diem, Temporary
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Physical setting:
- Long term care
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Weekly schedule:
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Defiance, OH: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)
Work Location: One location