Responsibilities
Tasks
Treat and document symptoms and changes in patients' health status
Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing care
Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health care team to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families
Perform disease screening tests
Dispense and administer medications prescribed by a physician
Operate or supervise the use of medical equipment or devices
Provide nursing care
Provide counseling services and life skills courses
Supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff