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Registered Nurse Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

Last updated: September 27, 2023

A Registered Nurse, or RN, is responsible for working with other healthcare professionals to help treat patients with various injuries, illnesses or disabilities. Their duties include communicating with Doctors and other Registered Nurses about patient needs, administering IVs and medications to aid their patients’ health and using medical equipment to monitor patients’ vital signs.

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Registered Nurse duties and responsibilities

The duties of an RN may vary depending on the work environment, but they generally include the following:

  • 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
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Registered Nurse Job Description Examples

Example 1

Infinity Infusion Nursing is a home infusion company providing infusion therapy for patients in the comfort of their home. We service 49 states and currently have over 1400 active nurses. We are also partnered with hundreds of specialty pharmacies across the US. We currently provide the following therapies in-home:
  • Immunotherapies: IVIG & SCIG
  • Clinical Trials
  • Alpha 1 Therapy
  • Hemophilia Therapy
  • Enzyme Replacement Therapy
  • Biologic Therapy
  • Inotropic Therapy
  • HIV Therapy
  • Antibiotic Therapy
  • Steroid Therapy
  • Teach and trains for various medications

    What are we looking for?

    The primary function of the Home Infusion Registered Nurse is to provide exceptional in-home IV infusion therapy, nursing care, and response management. In addition, the Home Infusion Registered Nurse will administer and monitor patients in the home during treatment and provide the necessary education on treatment regimen, condition management and treatment self-administration when appropriate. In short, we are looking for an exceptional nurse with strong IV skills who is willing to travel.

    Why work for Infinity Infusion Nursing?
  • Weekly pay
  • Direct deposits
  • 24/7 support from Nurse Managers
  • Continuity of care
  • Flexible schedule- work as much or as little as you'd like.
  • Refferal BONUS- Earn $250 for every friend you refer once they have worked 36 hours with us.

    Responsibilities:
  • Attend an Orientation/Training Call
  • Complete trainings for new/specialty infusion therapies
  • Provide patient clinical coordination in a variety of environments including patient's home, infusion suites, hospitals, and doctor offices.
  • Train patients in the self-administration of treatments and how to quickly recognize and respond to symptoms of adverse physical reactions to treatments.
  • Maintain open communication with your Regional Nurse Manager, Staffing Coordinator and other team members regarding scheduling, patient assignments and clinical matters
  • Coordinate with your Regional Nurse Manager to address changes in patient condition or drug management issues.
  • Document all interactions and communication with patients, plan of treatment, assessment, treatments, patient responses/reactions to treatment, status of disease process, and training activities in a timely manner using company issued tools

    Qualifications:
  • Active and unrestricted RN license in the state(s) of practice
  • Current CPR Certification (BLS) required
  • Valid Driver's License in good standing
  • One other proof of ID (i.e. Social Security Card or passport)
  • Physical exam, completed within the last 24 months
  • 2-5 years of relevant working experience preferred to include at least one year as a specialized RN in acute or home care/home infusion environment with strong intravenous insertion skills, competent port access and other central venous access experience in the last 24 months
  • Willing and able to work independently in home or alternate-site settings.
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination preferred, but not required
  • Strong IV skills
  • Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills required.
  • Travel up to a 100-mile radius one way from your home.
  • Willingness to dedicate at least 16 hours per month in your area, if offered

    Benefits:
  • Referral program
    Medical Specialty:
  • Home Health
    Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

    Application Question(s):
  • Do you have strong Peripheral IV skills? Please explain.

    Experience:
  • Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

    License/Certification:
  • BLS Certification (Preferred)
  • RN Location: On the road

    • Example 2

    CVHCare, a leader in Home Health Clinical services, headquartered in beautiful San Ramon CA, is currently seeking a Registered Nurse. This is a great opportunity to join an established leader in the California home health industry, with the freedom to put your skills and imagination to work. We are Compassionate Visionary Health Care, where passion and team spirit are nurtured and rewarded.

    This is NOT a remote position

    Title: RN-Case Manager
    Schedule: Part Time (24 RVEs p/week - comes w/benefits!) and Part Time (24 hours p/week) and Per Diem (6 visits p/week)
  • Non-traditional schedules are available, i.e., Thursday-Monday
    Locations: Area #11 covers the following cities: Woodside, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Los Altos, Mountain View, Santa Clara, Cupertino, Milpitas, San Martin, Morgan Hill and Gilroy.

    Position Summary: The Home Health RN monitors a patient s overall health, and in partnership with a primary care physician, develops an individualized plan of care for their patients. Each RN functions as a case manager, and works independently to deliver quality healthcare to their patients. As well as customized care and patient education about disease management, the Home Health RNs provide a variety of specialized services, such as Simple to Complex Wound Therapy, Post-Surgical Care Management, and Ostomy Care Management.

    We provide an entire internal operational support team for our clinicians to handle the tasks of pre-populating the medication reconciliation, tracking down DME orders, getting MD signatures, coding, lab follow-up, etc., truly allowing you to function independently, with the flexibility to make your own schedule and plan patient visits around other commitments if needed. The home care setting allows you quality time with your patient in the comfort of their own home.

    Requirements:

  • Minimum 1 year RN experience preferably in acute, SNF, Home Health or Hospice setting
  • Must Possess an active CA Registered Nursing License
  • AA, BSN, MSN
  • Reliable Transportation
  • Current CPR or BLS Card

    Postions are paid per visit and based on a full time schedule

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

    Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
    Medical specialties:
  • Home Health
    Standard shift:
  • Day shift
    Weekly schedule:
  • Choose your own hours
  • Every weekend
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends
  • Rotating weekends
  • Weekend availability



    Experience:
  • bedside nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

    License/Certification:
  • BLS Certification (Required)
  • RN Location: One location

    • Example 3

    Newly Increased Wage Scale!

    Maria Joseph Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dayton, OH, is seeking a Full Time an experienced, energetic, strong and dedicated Unit Manager to assist the DON and ADON in leading the exceptional nursing services that are delivered to our residents daily. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

    Assist in the direction, coordination & evaluation of nursing care services provided to the residents.

    Implementing nursing services, objections and standards; resolving resident care issues.

    Ensuring compliance with all State & Federal guidelines.

    Ensuring all confidentiality and privacy rights of residents are observed & enforced.

    Provide direct nursing care to residents residing in the facility

    The successful candidate will possess the following minimum qualifications:

    Licensed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Ohio and in good standing with the Board of Nursing

    Minimum of 1 year of acute care, long term care or geriatric supervisor and management experience in a Medicaid/Medicare certified facility

    Must have excellent computer and communication skills.

    Must be able to follow all established Federal, State and Local rules, regulations and guidelines.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and boast an enjoyable, team oriented working environment that offers a number of benefits to full-time associates including, but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, disability, life, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a voluntary match 401(k) retirement savings plan. Please apply with your resume and salary requirements.

    Perks for our team:

    Daily Pay NEW
    RTA Reimbursement NEW
    Set schedules and assignments
    401K with employer match
    Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
    A generous PTO plan
    Tuition reimbursement
    Competitive pay
    Holiday pay

    So if you want to join a team that values your hard work, look no further than Maria Joseph!

    How to apply:

    1. Just stop in and fill out an application
    2. Apply on our website: [website]
    3. Apply on Indeed

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    Work Remotely
  • No

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour

    Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
    Medical Specialty:
  • Geriatrics
    Physical Setting:
  • Nursing home
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • On call
  • Weekend availability

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Dayton, OH: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Experience:
  • Nursing Supervisor: 1 year (Required)

    License/Certification:
  • BLS Certification (Preferred)
  • RN Location: One location

    • Example 4

    VitaWerks'technology platform enables healthcare professionals to book assignments when and where they want. Enjoy Flexible scheduling and competitive rates on our app.

    Be your own boss. Get started today by signing up on our platform. Hundreds of Registered Nurse (RN) shifts are available across multiple locations in California.

    Responsibilities:

  • Plan and implement nursing care. This includes administration of medication, therapeutic agents, treatments, disease prevention, physicians orders, as well as obtaining specimens for diagnostic testing.
  • Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team in developing multi-disciplinary treatment efforts; complete assigned weekly summaries; formulate care plans, assist physicians with rounds; note and institute physician orders.
  • Provide observation, ongoing patient assessments, and therapeutic intervention consistent with the patient's physical and psychological status; evaluate the effectiveness of patient treatment regimens; and record progress.
  • Document all nursing activities in medical records, including an initial nursing assessment, treatment interventions, and patient education.
  • Ensure that staff utilizes optimum standards of resident care and that staff members observe safety and Infection Control Precautions and regulations at all times;

    Documents required:

  • Minimum of twelve (12) months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein, in a public or private institution. Internship does not count towards the required experience.
  • Minimum of 6 months of experience working with an electronic medication administration record system and an electronic medical records system.
  • Must be *actively licensed in the state in Californiaas a Registered Nurse
  • CPRor BLSCertification,
  • Physical Test and a TB Test(taken within one year)
  • Driver's License or State ID
  • 6 months experience working as a RN
  • COVID Vaccinationand Booster Shot

    Guaranteed:

  • 6 months contract
  • 40 hours week schedule

    With the Vitawerks app you can enjoy

  • Flexible Scheduling - manage your schedule - work when and where you want
  • No minimum hours commitment
  • Access to shifts in multiple locations on a single platform
  • Competitive per diem rates
  • Instant shift bookings
  • Evening and Weekend shift differentials
  • Referral Rewards Program
  • Excess Hour Pay

    ***RATES Negotiable*

    Job Types: Per diem, Part-time, Full-time

    Pay: $70.00 - $72.00 per hour

    Benefits:
  • Referral program
    Standard shift:
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift
    Weekly schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed



    License/Certification:
  • RN License Location: In person

    • What does a Registered Nurse do?

    Registered Nurses typically work for hospitals, healthcare clinics, rehabilitation facilities or care homes to provide medical support to Doctors and their patients. They work closely with other Registered Nurses to divide care tasks, conduct health assessments and administer medication to their patients. Their job is to insert IVs, check their patients’ vital signs, give vaccinations and helping patients feel comfortable. They may also be responsible for assisting a patient’s loved ones to learn how to perform specific tasks like changing dressings or administering medications once the patient goes home.

    Registered Nurse skills and qualifications

    An RN needs to have a number of skills to be a great RN. Necessary skills include the following:

    • 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 an 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 the patients.
    • An RN spends long hours on their feet, requiring stamina. The job also requires 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.

    Registered Nurse salary expectations

    A Registered Nurse makes an average of $33.85 per hour. Pay rate may depend on level of experience, education and the geographical location.

    Registered Nurse education and training requirements

    Candidates need to have earned the minimum of an associate degree in nursing, but many RNs pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree. After graduating with a degree, a candidate must earn state licensure. To earn this licensure, a candidate takes the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. Other licensure criteria may be required for nurses depending on their state. RNs usually need education credits to renew their licenses. Since RNs need different training for different work settings, they should have the right training for the position.

    Registered Nurse experience requirements

    Required experience depends on the position and specific field in which you are advertising. For example, pediatrics may require 3+ years of nursing experience.

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    Frequently asked questions about Registered Nurses

    What is the difference between a Registered Nurse and a Nurse Practitioner?

    Both Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners provide medical care to patients in various healthcare settings. However, they differ in their qualifications, job duties and level of seniority. For example, Registered Nurses typically earn an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree in nursing and pass the national licensing examination to become a Registered Nurse. In contrast, Nurse Practitioners typically need to earn at least a master’s degree in nursing, although they usually complete a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.

    Due to their differences in education, Nurse Practitioners have more seniority and can diagnose conditions or prescribe medications, unlike Registered Nurses.

    What are the daily duties of a Registered Nurse?

    On a typical day, a Registered Nurse receives their patient assignments for the day and makes their rounds to check their patients’ conditions and make them comfortable. They work with other healthcare professionals to record a patient’s vital signs every few hours, administer vaccinations, change gauze and provide patients with medication. They help patients prepare to leave the facility by providing them with at-home care techniques. Registered Nurses also assist Doctors in stitching wounds, taking x-rays and managing patient files.

    What qualities make a good Registered Nurse?

    A good Registered Nurse has compassion for others, motivating them to provide personalized care to each of their patients. They are calm under pressure, which enables them to react quickly when a patient’s condition deteriorates. They also enjoy working as part of a team and are always willing to help their coworkers by covering their shifts or working with them to administer medical care.

    Further, a good Registered Nurse has excellent written and verbal communication skills. This is important as it enables them to communicate effectively with Doctors and other Nurses. It also ensures that they record medical data accurately.

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