You might hire a registered nurse to:
- Manage patient intake and collect health histories
Assess patient vital signs and coordinate care
Educate patients and their loved ones about diagnoses, medications, and care regimens
- Consult with physicians to develop and deliver care plans
Populate and maintain Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Required Skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) or associate degree in Nursing (ASN) or equivalent | Empathy and a desire to help others |
Current, unencumbered nursing license | Prior clinical experience |
Basic life support (BLS) certification | Precision and attention to detail |
Strong written and verbal communication skills | Critical thinking and problem solving abilities |
High level of discretion and good judgement | Ability to speak more than one language |