Registered Nurse PRN Job Description
Registered nurse PRN
provides direct patient care to neonates through geriatric patient populations and addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment.
Registered Nurse PRN Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Perform assigned nursing procedures, including the administration of treatments and medications in the care of the patient, in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and the plan of care
Perform LPN and Home Health Aide supervisory visits, in accordance with state regulations, to evaluate competency and provide appropriate instructions
Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to clients and families
Drawing of blood for various lab tests that are sent out in applicable office
Documentation of medications that the patients are currently taking, and document any new medications prescribed by our physicians while under our care
Reviews task list at least every two hours
Initiates diagnosis specific IPOCs and updates at least once per shift or change in patient condition
Completes and documents comprehensive nursing assessment within 8 hours of patients’ admission
Acts as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team in planning care by providing input to the treatment team process
Utilizes psychotherapeutic interventions to assist patients in regaining or improving their previous coping abilities and to prevent further disability
Registered Nurse PRN Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Registered Nurse PRN
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, CRRN, CAOHC, NIOSH, FIT, PFT, BAT, UDS, CPI
Education for Registered Nurse PRN
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the registered nurse PRN job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as University and Collage Degree in Nursing, Graduate, Nursing Program, Associates, Science, Education, Health and Human Services, Management, Veterinary Medicine, Faculty
Skills for Registered Nurse PRN
Desired skills for registered nurse PRN include:
Surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
Cultural
Developmental needs for a select category of patients
Physical
Psychosocial
Spiritual
Body substance isolation
Performance Improvement ideology
Principles of growth and development
State
Desired experience for registered nurse PRN includes:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current RN licensure
Must have Medicare home health experience
Must be able to travel locally in your own vehicle, and possess a valid driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance coverage
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current RN licensure in
Must have some Pediatric experience
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current RN licensure, or graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing and current LPN licensure
Registered Nurse PRN Examples
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Registered Nurse PRN Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of registered nurse PRN. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for registered nurse PRN
- Notify the Case Manager, physicians, and families of changes in the patient's condition
- Maintain data collection, recording, and reporting systems to ensure proper service, uniform accounting, data collection, and measurement of outcomes
- Communicate potential risk management issues and report abuse or unsafe/illegal practice as required by law
- Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary patient case conferences, staff meetings and in-service education programs as assigned
- Participate in the on-call schedule and weekends/after hour visits, as necessary
- Provide knowledgeable and caring clinical practice and care coordination through an understanding of patient, family, nurse, and healthcare delivery team
- Conduct all patient care in a patient and family-centered manner
- Use an integrated approach toward patient outcomes
- Utilize standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery
- Calls the appropriate team member
Qualifications for registered nurse PRN
- At least one year clinical nursing experience, home care experience preferred
- Ensures client confidentiality and complies with HIPAA guidelines at all times
- Attends staff meetings annually reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes
- A minimum of one (1) year experience in an acute care setting preferred
- Experience in a <> practice or setting is highly preferred
- A minimum of two years of psychiatric/mental health and/or chemical dependency nursing experience
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Registered Nurse PRN Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a registered nurse PRN. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for registered nurse PRN
- Role models problem solving as the effective means of resolving conflict
- Participates in input for performance evaluations, disciplinary actions and follow-up to other types of issues
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with staff, management, and other members of the health care team
- Provides pertinent communication to the Director of Nursing regarding levels of staff performance
- Exercises good judgment and discretion in deviating from policy in circumstances where strict adherence would pose a risk to the patient, visitor, staff or facility
- Collaborates with the Director of Nursing to maintain adequate levels of staff to deliver safe, effective and appropriate care and also remains within the budgetary guidelines
- Provides clinical direction to staff and evaluates the level of care provided by the nursing staff on assigned shifts Holds staff accountable for functioning in a reduced risk manner
- As the coordinator of care, the registered nurse is responsible for the observation and direction of patient lifts and mobilization and participates as needed in patient handling
- Provides coordination for the unit and direction for the staff
- Participates in PI data collection, data analysis, reports and staff education
Qualifications for registered nurse PRN
- Knowledge of therapeutic milieu management techniques
- Effective human relations and client relations skills
- Ability to adjust to change and possess excellent communication-interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking and efficiency is required
- Minimum of 2 years Critical Care or PACU experience
- THIS POSITION REQUIRES ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS SPECIALTY AREA
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Registered Nurse PRN Job Description
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a registered nurse PRN. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for registered nurse PRN
- Provides prescribed care to infirmary patients, including but not limited to starting and monitoring IV fluids, administering IV or IM medications, and preparing patients for transport to the hospital
- Notifies providers of health care findings in a concise and timely manner by collaborating with care provider and by documenting in the electronic health record
- Acts as a telephone resource when patients call in with health questions or concerns
- Ensures own professional needs by participating in educational programs and by networking with colleagues
- Provides educational opportunities for other nursing students by acting as a preceptor when requested by supervisor
- Promotes wellness and positive lifestyle behaviors by participating in clinical and campus outreach programs
- Acts as a resource and mentor to Medical Assistants (MA’s) and other co-workers by modeling professional and positive behaviors
- Arranges for the ordering of prescription medications in a timely manner
- Completes med pass in a timely manner
- Follows procedures to prevent medication errors
Qualifications for registered nurse PRN
- A MN RN license
- Experience in Medical Oncologypreferred, but not required
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse i
- Correctional nursing experience preferred
- Ability to work positively and favorably with patients, families and staff
- Must demonstrate compassion, responsibility and maintain a cheerful attitude
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Registered Nurse PRN Job Description
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of registered nurse PRN. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for registered nurse PRN
- Reviewing the residents’ physical needs
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill of the agency compliant, abuse, neglect and exploitation process, state/federal guidelines and DOH Incident Reporting Policy
- Follows all Medicare, Medicaid, state, federal, HIPAA and privacy regulations and requirements
- Assists with chart prep
- Use your strong assessment skills to evaluate patients, develop and implement the plan of care alongside other members of the medical team
- Evaluate patient’s response to therapeutic treatments, documenting results and adjusting the plan of care as needed and within your scope of practice
- Assume responsibility for the quality of care delivered, ensuring a safe environment for the patient, yourself and other members of the medical team
- Educate patients based on their individual needs, ensuring they understand their plan of care, the steps they need to take to improve their health and maintain a healthy lifestyle
- Maintains security while administering medications and is continually cognizant of the potential hazard of drug hoarding and trafficking among detainees/inmates
- Deliver preventive occupational health care to those working in varied university employment settings
Qualifications for registered nurse PRN
- Ambulatory surgery center experience highly preferred
- Minimum two years clinical experience, with experience in Hematology-Oncology, required
- Less than 1 year as an RN (2-3 years is preferred)
- Must possess current FL RN or MutliState RN licensure
- Must possess current TN RN or MultiState RN licensure
- Aggressive behavior
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Our company is looking for a registered nurse PRN. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for registered nurse PRN
- Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles and administer medications as ordered by the physician
- In addition to assessing the health of the people we serve and implementing their care plans, the Registered Nurse will ensure health maintenance and disease prevention and/or provide case management
- Observing, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing support for well, chronic or acutely ill individuals in a community or home setting
- Coordinating communications and actions of various disciplines as it relates to health and safety supports
- Accurately documenting nursing actions of all care given and communication with family, case manager, and physicians documentating the progress and outcomes for established goals and Informing physician, case manager, and families of changes in client's medical condition and needs
- Ensuring that there are policies in place that address medication administration, medication errors, medication storage/access and medication destruction, and that these policies are reviewed at least annually and revised as necessary
- Completing daily, monthly, quarterly and annual nursing documents as/if required
- Ensuring that appointments for health related issues are scheduled, completed and that appropriate response to findings are implemented in a timely manner
- Maintaining communication with Client Service Manager, Client Services Supervisor or Scheduler when individuals served are hospitalized
- Providing new employee training and annual re-certification training for health and safety related topics
Qualifications for registered nurse PRN
- Extreme changes in sleeping or eating habits
- Self-harming behaviors
- Unable to provide for their own health and safety
- Psychological concerns related to trauma
- Withdrawal from friends
- In need of diagnostic treatment services that can only be obtained in an inpatient setting