Treats and provides professional nursing care to patients in the obstetrical and gynecological departments. Administers prescribed medications and total patient care in the labor room, delivery room, postpartum unit, and nursery. Requires RN license.

Maintains patients' medical records. Aids physician during treatments, examinations, and surgical procedures. Evaluates, plans, and documents the delivery room nursing process as needed.

Assists nurses by performing various basic care activities related to services essential to caring for the personal needs and comfort of patient. Dresses, grooms, bathes, feeds, takes and records vital signs of patients. Answers call lights, assists in toileting, oral... [+] More

Assists nurses by performing various basic care activities related to services essential to caring for the personal needs and comfort of patient. Dresses, grooms, bathes, feeds, takes and records vital signs of patients. Answers call lights, assists in toileting, oral care, nail care, catheter care, assists patients in wheel chairs, transports, turns bedridden patients, reports patient changes, and takes out trash. Requires certification as a Nurse Assistant; functions may not exceed Standards of Practice as accorded by certification.

Provides simple or uncomplicated patient care. Bathes and dresses bed patients, combs hair, and otherwise attends to their comfort and personal appearance. Cleans room and changes bed linen. Takes and records temperature, pulse, and respiration rate. Gives medication as directed by Physician or Nurse and makes notation of amount and time given. Gives enemas, douches, massages, and alcohol rubs. Applies hot and cold compresses and hot water bottles. Sterilizes equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave. Prepares food trays, feeds patients, and records food and liquid intake and output. Cooks, washes, cleans, and does other housekeeping duties in private home. May give injections. May care for infants and small children in private home. [-] Less

Advises hospitals, schools of nursing, industrial organizations, or public health groups on problems related to nursing activities and health services. Position is a clinical specialist or consultant requiring comprehensive specialized health and medical care knowledge. This position typically requires advanced... [+] More

Advises hospitals, schools of nursing, industrial organizations, or public health groups on problems related to nursing activities and health services. Position is a clinical specialist or consultant requiring comprehensive specialized health and medical care knowledge. This position typically requires advanced study in the field of nursing or health sciences. Requires RN license.

Reviews and suggests changes in nursing organization and administrative procedures. Analyzes nursing techniques and recommends modifications. Provides assistance in developing guides and manuals for specific aspects of nursing services. Prepares educational materials and assists in planning and developing health and educational programs for industrial and community groups. Advises in services available through community resources. Consults with nursing groups concerning professional and educational problems. Prepares or furnishes data for articles and lectures. Participates in surveys and research studies. May have broad hospital-wide activities. May aid schools in planning nursing curriculums. May aid hospitals and public health nursing services in developing and carrying out staff education programs. [-] Less

Treats and provides general nursing care to patients in Emergency Care Unit of hospital, infirmary, or similar health care facility. Readies equipment and aids physician during treatments and examinations of patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved... [+] More

Treats and provides general nursing care to patients in Emergency Care Unit of hospital, infirmary, or similar health care facility. Readies equipment and aids physician during treatments and examinations of patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques. Requires RN license.

Takes temperatures, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition 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. [-] Less

Treats and provides general nursing care to geriatric patients in assigned care unit. Readies equipment and aids physician during treatments and examinations of patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments. Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect... [+] More

Treats and provides general nursing care to geriatric patients in assigned care unit. Readies equipment and aids physician during treatments and examinations of patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments. Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and evaluates condition of patient. Requires RN license.

Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents. [-] Less

Heads and coordinates infection control program in hospital. Identifies conditions that require infection control procedures, comparing laboratory reports with communicable diseases list. Advises and consults with physicians, nurses, and hospital personnel concerning precautions to be taken to protect patients, staff,... [+] More

Heads and coordinates infection control program in hospital. Identifies conditions that require infection control procedures, comparing laboratory reports with communicable diseases list. Advises and consults with physicians, nurses, and hospital personnel concerning precautions to be taken to protect patients, staff, and other people from possible contamination or infection. Requires RN license.

Investigates infection control problems and arranges for follow-up care for people exposed to infection or disease. Instructs hospital personnel in universal and specific infection control procedures. [-] Less

Coordinates the delivery of healthcare and social services to the inpatient population while balancing individually identified patient and family, medical, and psychosocial needs with cost-effective and available resources. Manages the inpatient hospital stay of a caseload of patients through coordination... [+] More

Coordinates the delivery of healthcare and social services to the inpatient population while balancing individually identified patient and family, medical, and psychosocial needs with cost-effective and available resources. Manages the inpatient hospital stay of a caseload of patients through coordination with physicians, social workers, nursing staff, and other health professionals. Reports to the Nurse Manager of assigned unit.

Performs utilization review and collaborates with the care team to formulate the discharge plan. Implements a plan of care utilizing approved clinical guidelines to transition and provide continuity of care for the patient to an appropriate lower level of care in collaboration with the hospitalist/physician member team, acute or skilled facility staff, ambulatory care team, and the patient and/or patient's representative from admission through discharge. Interfaces with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary and medical records coding staff to ensure appropriate reimbursement is received. Determines medical necessity for admission and continued stay according to specific criteria and regulations in accordance with the Utilization Review Plan. Conducts daily/concurrent reviews of charts to rectify any deviation from compliance. Educates staff, physicians, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team on documentation for compliance. Identifies consistent clinical and operational problem areas and facilitates resolutions through participation in the performance improvement process. Acts as liaison for the management and communication of information with the insurance/managed care companies of the assigned patient population. [-] Less

Provides and administers local, inhalation, intravenous, and other anesthetics prescribed by Anesthesiologist to induce total or partial loss of sensation or consciousness in patients during surgery, deliveries, or other medical and dental procedures. Adjusts mask to patient's face, sets dials,... [+] More

Provides and administers local, inhalation, intravenous, and other anesthetics prescribed by Anesthesiologist to induce total or partial loss of sensation or consciousness in patients during surgery, deliveries, or other medical and dental procedures. Adjusts mask to patient's face, sets dials, and sets gauges of equipment to regulate flow of oxygen and gases to administer anesthetic by inhalation method, according to prescribed medical standards. Requires certification as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

Readies prescribed solutions and administers local, intravenous, spinal, or other anesthetic, following specified methods and procedures. Notes patient's skin color and dilation of pupils and observes video screen and digital display of computerized equipment to monitor patient's vital signs during anesthesia. Initiates remedial measures to prevent surgical shock or other adverse conditions. Informs physician of patient's condition during anesthesia. [-] Less

Supervises and coordinates nursing activities in hospital unit. Assigns duties and coordinates nursing service. Evaluates nursing activities to ensure patient care, staff relations, and efficiency of service. Notes nursing care and visits patients to ensure that nursing care is carried... [+] More

Supervises and coordinates nursing activities in hospital unit. Assigns duties and coordinates nursing service. Evaluates nursing activities to ensure patient care, staff relations, and efficiency of service. Notes nursing care and visits patients to ensure that nursing care is carried out as directed and that treatment administered in accordance with physician's instructions. Directs preparation and maintenance of patients' clinical records. Requires RN license.

Inspects rooms and wards for cleanliness and comfort. Accompanies physician on rounds, and keeps informed of special orders concerning patients. Participates in orientation and training of personnel. Orders, or directs ordering of, drugs, solutions, and equipment, and maintains records on narcotics. Investigates and resolves complaints, or refers unusual problems to superior. [-] Less

Cares for and gives prescribed medical personal care services to ill, injured, convalescent, and disabled patients in such settings as hospitals, clinics, private homes, schools, sanitariums, and similar institutions. Takes and records patients' vital signs. Dresses wounds, gives enemas, douches,... [+] More

Cares for and gives prescribed medical personal care services to ill, injured, convalescent, and disabled patients in such settings as hospitals, clinics, private homes, schools, sanitariums, and similar institutions. Takes and records patients' vital signs. Dresses wounds, gives enemas, douches, alcohol rubs, and massages. Applies compresses, ice bags, and hot water bottles. Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge. Administers specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intermuscular injection, and notes time and amount on patients' charts. Requires an LPN or LVN license.

Assembles and uses such equipment as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers. Collects samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing and performs routine laboratory tests on samples. Sterilizes equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave. Prepares or examines food trays for prescribed diet and feeds patients. Records food and fluid intake and output. Bathes, dresses, and assists patients in walking and turning. Cleans rooms, makes beds, and answers patients' calls. Washes and dresses bodies of deceased patients. In home care environment, serves as a liaison between the client and the private duty staff, and assesses the client's condition and the home environment. Provides health care instruction to patient and family members. May provide medical treatment and personal care to patients in private home settings. May assist in delivery, care, and feeding of infants. May inventory and requisition supplies. [-] Less