Job description

• RNs shall be constantly aware of safety considerations and well-being of patients as well as the cleanliness and sanitation of the environment.
• Patients are never to be left unattended or in unsafe situations.
• Patients shall always be under personnel supervision, unless otherwise specified in the treatment plan.
• Providing appropriate medical care to include assessing, observing, and speaking to patients.
• Recording details and symptoms of patient medical history and current health.
• Preparing patients for exams and treatment.
• Administrating medications and treatments, then monitoring patients for side effects and reactions.
• Creating, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans with medical team.
• Assisting in medical procedures as needed.
• Operating and monitoring medical equipment.
• Drawing blood, urine samples, and other body fluids for lab work.
• Educating patients and family members on treatment and care plans, as well as answering their questions.
• Supervising licensed practical and vocational nurses, nursing assistants, and nursing students.
• Following safety protocols and DHS Facility procedures.

Requirements

• The ability to observe and evaluate medical and psychiatric conditions.
• The ability to use good judgement and to maintain confidentiality related to patient and information.
• The ability to perform in a high-level stimulated environment.
• The ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• The ability to work as a team player.
• The ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience, and dedication.
• Adhere to and apply skills to policy and procedures.
• The ability to work different shifts time/flexible-staffing times.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational skills.
• A basic knowledge of computers.
• Ability to adhere to HIPAA standards. Written documentation that the employee has completed HIPPA training shall be provided to the DHS facility.

Shifts Information

• Services may be required on a seven (7) day per week basis and to cover all shifts and/or during a 12-hour shift. Assignments by day or shift, including starting time and hours, will be at the discretion and needs of the DHS Facility.
• Present Nursing Shifts: (subject to change)



The shifts are 6:30a-7p every day of the week and PRN, 2:30p-11p Friday and Saturday and PRN, 10:30p-7a Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday and PRN, and 6:30p-7a PRN.