Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital setting to patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.

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  Manage care for an assigned group of patients.


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  Document patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed treatments; note changes in physician orders.


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  Assist physicians with patient examinations and minor diagnostic procedures.


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  Obtain and monitor physiological data; observe patient conditions and intervene as needed.


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  Administer medications, initiate and monitor IV infusions and blood products.


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  Deliver competent patient care.


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  Communicate care plans with patients and families during hospitalization and at discharge.


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  Inform patients and families about hospital procedures.


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  Make...