Dental assistants work hands-on to assist dentists in oral care, patient relations, and documentation. Their duties include assisting the dentist during procedures, taking and developing x-rays, taking tooth impressions, teaching patients oral hygiene, sterilizing instruments and equipment, making patients comfortable during procedures, giving patients information and instructions, and maintaining patients’ dental records. To work as …
A float nurse provides patient care in a variety of settings as needed. Duties include providing patient care, assigning tasks to CNAs, electronic charting, paper charting, communicating with doctors, performing patient assessments, communicate clearly, and maintaining a medically clean environment. Education requirements include an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in the nursing field, additional state …
The Occupational Health Nurse is responsible for providing first aid and emergency care for occupational injuries and illnesses. Their duties include providing initial assessment of work-related injuries and illnesses, conducting pre-employment physicals and drug screens, conducting accident investigations, communicating safety concerns, preparing injury reports, consulting with on-site doctors, documentation, and conducting on-site assessments. Occupational Health …
A school nurse works in a public or private primary or secondary school to provide medical care to students. Duties include providing prescriptions, managing communicable diseases, administering medications, monitoring student progress and performance, ensuring students’ safety by maintaining an injury-free environment, educating parents about illness outbreaks or other health issues that may affect their children’s …
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Nutritionists guide clients to reaching their health goals. Their duties include acting according to protocol, providing assessments considering all aspects of a client’s condition, keeping medical records, monitoring clients’ immunization status, making referrals to various social services, providing nutritional counseling, and promoting programs and services related to the WIC program. …
A travel nurse provides temporary nursing services for patients who need additional care outside of their usual environment. Duties include assessing the patient’s condition, performing diagnostic tests or procedures, administering medications or other treatments according to physicians’ orders, observing and recording their patients’ conditions and behavior, consulting with physicians about treatment plans including medications, working …
An x-ray technician takes x-rays of patients’ teeth, bones, and other body parts using equipment used to produce images of the inside of their bodies. Duties include maintaining their equipment to ensure all procedures are performed safely and correctly, preparing the patient for the test by applying protective coverings to sensitive areas, identifying proper positioning …
Doulas provide support to mothers before, during, and after they give birth. Their duties include giving advice and information, providing physical and emotional support, educating women about the birthing and lactation processes, providing access to community resources for families, assisting with maternal self-care, and assisting with childcare. For many people, writing a resume can be …
Assistant nurse managers support the administration of facilities with the organization of nurses and their duties. This specialized assistant leads the nursing team in inpatient care, assesses the care delivered, ensures it meets defined standards and regulations, organizes their shifts, contributes to patient care and motivates the nurses. For many people, writing a resume can …
A visiting nurse provides care to patients at home. Duties include assisting patients in physical activities, administering lab tests to patients, provide compassionate care, conduct physical and psychological evaluations, schedule visits, record documentation of therapies, follow policies and guidelines, and assess patient healthcare complaints. Education includes an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing and additional …