Registered Nurse (RN) Nights Full Time

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Description Registered Nurse (RN) Nights Full Time Position Summary: Provides standard primary medical care, instruction in self-care, health education, and preventative health care within the limits of licensure, training and experience. Performs examinations, procedures under the supervision of the preceptor. Essential Functions: - Elicits and records complete medical history associated with the current complaints or symptoms. - Obtains a past medical history, current medications list, and family medical history. - Performs physical examination of systems involved and any associated systems. - Orders appropriate laboratory testing, x-rays, ultrasound, and other tests as indicated. - Performs laboratory procedures as indicated by clinical situation. These may include complete urinalysis, blood glucose by glucometer, wet mounts, hemoccult testing, strep screens, as well as comparable tests. - Evaluates and interprets the results of tests ordered. - Identifies problems and provides a diagnosis. - Performs procedures within the scope of licensure and experience, as need dictates. - Rechecks patient’s response to therapy and status in an appropriate time frame. - Reports and explains...