RN Staff Nurse
Philip Health Services
- Philip, SD
- $35.10-46.80 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Observe and record patient behavior
- Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests
- Collect patient health history
- Counsel and educate patients and their families on treatment plans
- Administer medication, change wound dressings and care for other treatment options
- Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions when appropriate
- Consult with supervisors and doctors to decide on the best treatment plan for patients
- Direct and supervise nurses, nurse assistants and nurse aides
- Research ways to improve healthcare processes and improve patient outcomes
- RNs need to be organized as they often care for a number of patients at the same time
- A kind and compassionate RN will be considerate, sympathetic, non-judgemental and can comfort the patient.
- A vital skill for RNs is to be able to interact well with patients, coworkers and doctors. Communication skills are essential for good interaction.
- Patience will help an RN to cope with anxiety, misunderstandings and help to make good decisions.
- Dedication will help an RN to keep improving their skills and be committed to patients.
- An RN spends long hours on their feet, requiring stamina. The job also require physical strength when lifting and helping patients.
- An RN must be able to analyze, review and judge different situations they face and take the right actions according to the situation.