Registered Nurse (RN)

RNs must be qualified to perform duties that include but are not limited to:
 Conducting physical assessments, including psychiatric or admission assessments.
 Administering medication(s).
 Processing of physician orders.
 Monitoring vital signs.
 Testing blood glucose levels.
 Completing treatments.
 Conducting pain assessments.
 Changing dressings.
 Providing venipuncture services.
 Management of the milieu.
 Utilizing the electronic health record (EHR) of NHH and Glencliff to obtain clinical information and to document
patient care.
 Communicating both verbally and in writing to report related findings
 In accordance with agency policies, declare a personal safety emergency stemming from any situation where the
physical or emotional safety of an individual is at risk and immediate action is necessary to prevent harm or
injury (e.g., physical assaults, verbal threats, medical equipment malfunctions, or incidents of patient/resident
elopement) as needed.