Nurses typically work for hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, medical clinics, assisted living facilities and other medical institutions. A Nurse typically serves as a front-line healthcare worker, overseeing the daily care provided to patients. As a result, they help determine the quality level of care that a facility or practice delivers.
Wat doet een Nurse?
A Nurse, sometimes called a Registered Nurse or RN, supports Physicians by delivering direct patient care. Their duties may include providing the correct dosage of medicine to patients, administering IVs based on their patients’ conditions and monitoring vitals, such as blood pressure, heart rate and body temperature.
Verantwoordelijkheden
Een Nurse moet in staat zijn om verschillende taken en verantwoordelijkheden te vervullen. Hieronder staan enkele taken en verantwoordelijkheden die een Nurse moet kunnen uitvoeren:
Assisting Physicians with procedures and examinations
Conducting interviews to collect patient medical history and symptom information
Administering medications, IVs and other treatment
Assessing patient vital signs
Contacting patients regarding tests or upcoming appointments
Educating patients on medical conditions and preventative care
Benodigde vaardigheden
Een concurrerende Nurse zal bepaalde vaardigheden en kwalificaties hebben, waaronder:
In-depth knowledge of anatomy, biology and best practices related to patient care
Skill in performing physical exams and diagnostic tests, like taking blood pressure and drawing blood
Ability to interpret medical data and patient records to make informed care decisions
Proficiency in administering medications and treatments to ensure patient safety and compliance with care standards
Expertise operating medical equipment and machinery, such as EKG machines, ventilators and other specialized equipment.
Verbal communication skills to explain concepts to patients, communicate with family members and collaborate with Physicians
Soortgelijke aanbiedingen
Als u werft voor functies die gerelateerd zijn aan een Nurse, bekijk dan onze functiebeschrijvingen voor vergelijkbare rollen:
