Essential Duties/Competencies include the following. Other duties or task may be requested or assigned by immediate supervisor, his/her designee, or other management/supervisor. 

• Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension. 
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques. 
• Prepares equipment and aids Physician during treatment and examination of patient. 
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient. 
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents. 
• Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient. 
• Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol. 
• Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients. 
• Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or hospital policy including patient and family instruction.