Registered Nurse - Outpatient / GI - Part-Time

Job Specifications/Qualifications

Three years’ experience preferred

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations  

Current RN license in the state of Arkansas

Current BLS certification

Current ACLS certification

• Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Prepares equipment and aids Physician during treatment and examination of patient.
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient.
• Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.