Registered Nurse Job Description Template

Job title

Registered Nurse

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable registered nurse to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will assess patients’ physical and emotional condition and record observations, administer medications, IV fluids and treatments as ordered and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and emotional condition and record observations
• Administer medications, IV fluids and treatments as ordered
• Monitor patients, interpret vital signs and lab values and recognize deterioration
• Develop and update nursing care plans
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, case managers and families
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications and self-care
• Supervise LPNs and nursing assistants and delegate tasks appropriately
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of patient assessment and medication administration and dosage calculation
• Critical thinking and compassion and emotional resilience
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• NCLEX-RN license
• BLS, ACLS and PALS
• Specialty certifications
• Experience with electronic health records such as Epic or Cerner

Skills

• IV therapy
• Care planning and documentation
• Recognizing clinical deterioration
• Patient education
• Clear communication under pressure
• Prioritization and delegation

Work environment and schedule

About half of RNs work in hospitals; others work in physician offices, home health, nursing homes, outpatient and ambulatory surgery centers, schools, government and the military. Hospital nursing involves long periods on your feet, lifting and exposure to infectious disease. Hospitals run around the clock, so nurses often work 12-hour shifts, three days a week, including nights, weekends and holidays. Clinics and schools usually keep daytime hours.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.