Overview
A Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed healthcare professional responsible for delivering patient-centered care, coordinating treatments, monitoring patients’ conditions, and supporting both patients and their families across a variety of healthcare environments. Bureau of Labor StatisticsRegis College
Typical Responsibilities
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Patient assessment & documentation: Conduct patient assessments, take medical histories, monitor vital signs, and document patient conditions accurately in health records. Monster.comBureau of Labor Statistics
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Medication & treatment administration: Administer medications, IVs, and treatments as ordered by physicians. Perform wound care and other clinical procedures. IndeedRegis CollegeBureau of Labor Statistics
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Care planning & monitoring: Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and revise care plans; monitor patient reactions and communicate any changes. Bureau of Labor StatisticsRegis College
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Equipment use & diagnostics: Operate diagnostic medical equipment and assist with or perform lab tests. Bureau of Labor StatisticsRegis College
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Communication & education: Educate patients and families on medical conditions, treatments, and aftercare; provide emotional support. Regis CollegeBureau of Labor Statistics
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Teamwork and supervision: Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and care staff; possibly oversee LPNs, nursing assistants, or students. Bureau of Labor StatisticsRegis College
Qualifications
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Licensure & education: Active Vermont RN license; graduate of an accredited nursing program—Associate Degree, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN preferred), or diploma-based. Bureau of Labor StatisticsWikipedia
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Certifications: Required: Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR. Depending on setting, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be needed. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Experience: While many roles welcome new nurses, positions in specialized settings may prefer or require prior clinical experience. IndeedRegis College
Key Skills and Attributes
- Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
- Excellent communication, empathy, and patient advocacy.
- Attention to detail and precision in tasks.
- Organizational skills to manage multiple patients and tasks.
- Physical stamina to handle long shifts and frequent patient activity.
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