**Job Summary and Responsibilities**

+ Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
+ Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families.
+ Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients.
+ Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary.
+ Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
+ Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene).

**Job Requirements**

+ Minimum 2 years of experience as a med/surg acute registered nurse
+ ADN or Nursing Diploma
+ Current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse from the state(s) in which he or she will be pr...