Registered Nurse Career

REGISTERED NURSE CAREER

DUTIES

Registered nurses (RNs , regardless of specialty or work setting , treat patients , educate patients and the public about various medical conditions , and provide advice and emotional support to patients ' family members . RNs record patients ' medical histories and symptoms , help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results , operate medical machinery administer treatment and medications , and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation (2

RNs teach patients and their families how to manage their illness or injury , explaining post-treatment home care needs diet , nutrition , and exercise programs and self-administration of

medication and physical therapy . Some RNs work to promote general health by educating the public on warning signs and symptoms of disease . RNs also might run general health screening or immunization clinics , blood drives , and public seminars on various conditions

JOB MARKET IN HOUSTON

There are about 430 Houston Nursing Jobs listed in a particular web site . It includes the date the job listing was posted , the job title the employer as well as the location . The most recent job posting was on November 25 , 2008 and the job title includes Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit / Critical Care Unit , the employer is a Community Health Systems located in Big Spring , TX . It also includes an estimated salary in hourly rate ranging from 21 .42 to 27 .48 with an additional rate basing from your experience . Also posted on the same date , there is also a vacant position for Medical /Surgical Unit with the same employer located in Alpine , TX . These are...