The Procedural Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality nursing care in a specialized treatment area under general supervision. This role involves assisting physicians, administering medications, monitoring patient responses, and ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Provide nursing care for an assigned group of patients within a specialized treatment area.
Assist physicians during examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
Document patient responses to medical treatments and nursing interventions.
Review and update physician’s orders for assigned patients.
Monitor and assess patients’ physiological data, identifying and addressing any abnormalities.
Administer prescribed medications, intravenous infusions, and blood products.
Supervise and delegate tasks to technicians and other healthcare service providers.
Educate patients and families about care plans, hospital procedures, and discharge instructions.
Refer patients to appropriate personnel based on care needs.
Physical Requirements
Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and lifting of patients.
Manual dexterity to operate therapeutic equipment.
Visual acuity to read charts and medical equipment displays.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Must maintain good mental and physical health to perform effectively in a high-stress environment.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Experience: Completion of orientation and ability to function independently in the assigned specialty area may be required.
Licensure: Active RN license
Skills:
Strong knowledge of nursing theory, techniques, and procedures.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.