What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at gpac?
We are seeking highly skilled, experienced Registered Nurses (RN's) to join our growing healthcare team. You will collaborate with physicians and other staff to provide the most comprehensive care possible to our patients. With each patient, you will take vital signs, discuss their symptoms, document their health history, administer medications, and provide resources and information on how to manage their medical issues at home. Our ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of a variety of illnesses and injuries as well as a compassionate and hard-working attitude.
Registered Nurse (RN) Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor patient vitals; detect changes in symptoms, health, and/or pain
- Administer medication
- Set up for procedures with appropriate tools; maintain a full inventory of supplies
- Assist doctors with procedures
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
- Communicate clearly and directly with patients; provide emotional support to patients and family members under stress
- Fill out and update patient documents and charts
RN's who work in private residences and homes may have additional job duties as compared to other RN's. Their unique responsibilities include:
- Helping patients bathe, get dressed, go to the bathroom, and eat
- Monitoring patients' overall health during every visit
- Changing bandages, wound dressings, and catheters
- Setting up exercise programs for patients
- Verifying patients are taking the correct dosages of medications
- Remaining on-call for patients who have healthcare emergencies
Registered Nurse (RN) Requirements and Qualifications:
- Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing
- Valid state nursing license
- Experience as a nurse in a hospital or other health care setting
- Understanding of standard medical practices and procedures
- Excellent communication skills and great bedside manner
- Ability to work evenings, holidays, and weekends
For additional information on this opportunity, please contact our executive recruiter Amanda Davis directly at
605-705-3797
Resumes may also be sent confidentially to
amanda.davis@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States for the past 31 years. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.