Nurse job summary
A good job description starts with an attention-grabbing summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is suitable for them.
Example of a Nurse job summary
Our healthcare company requires a caring and compassionate Nurse to work with a variety of patients in the local area. The Nurse will be responsible for accompanying patients to local doctor’s appointments, assisting patients with personal care and health monitoring and helping to maintain a clean home environment for each patient. The successful candidate will also be required to maintain accurate and updated records on each of their patients.
Nurse responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and the title of the manager the person will report to.
- Maintain home care records that include any changes in doctor’s orders, diet or personal living activities
- Assist patients in performing physical therapy exercises and with administering medication based on doctor’s orders
- Help with patient meals and feeding, as well as basic housekeeping functions
- Work with transportation professionals to make sure that patients who require additional assistance getting in and out of vehicles are able to safely use transportation
- Deliver weekly reports to the case manager and review any important changes in the patient’s condition
Nurse qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you expect from a successful candidate. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- 3+ years’ experience in the home healthcare field
- Current and valid HHA or CNA certification
- Nursing experience preferred
- Able to lift up to 25 Kg
- Exceptional patient service skills
- Must be able to work a schedule that includes occasional weekends, holidays and evenings
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