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Nursing jobs and candidates can be found at iHireNursing.  Offering careers and job seekers at many different levels of experience, we use a unique matching system in order to match candidates to an employers’ job description.  The following are a list of nursing job titles with a short description that we have listed on our site:

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
CMAs work under the supervision of a physician, and assist with patient exams and treatments.  Physicians base these treatments on information such as height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse rate, which is obtained by these professionals during patient interviews.  They accurately record all information to ensure the best possible treatment.  They are often responsible for preparing rooms before and after examinations, and also have the training to draw blood for testing if needed. 

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
The direction of the nursing staff and patient care programs is the responsibility of a CNS.  Candidates must examine the practices of the healthcare facility and assess their affect on the patient results.  They also ensure that the staff sustains a predetermined level of proficiency. 

Director of Nursing (DON)
Registered nurses may move into a director position once they have obtained adequate on the job experience.  These professionals oversee functions related to nursing and the nursing staff within their facility.  They interpret policies and ensure all nurses have proper training and understanding of all mandatory regulations.  They also advise other administrators of issues related to nursing services, and make recommendations for established procedures.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
LPNs and LVNs are licensed to administer care, but only under the supervision of a registered nurse.  It is their responsibility to ensure patient care and comfort while they are admitted to the healthcare facility.  They often implement new patient care procedures as well.

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Following rigid guidelines, CRNAs are responsible for administering anesthetic and preparing solutions prescribed by physicians.  Before and after administering the anesthetic, patients must be interviewed, and notes must be carefully recorded reporting their preferences and experiences with the drugs.  They carefully monitor a patients’ behavior while anesthetized, to ensure there are no adverse reactions.

Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Under the supervision of a registered nurse, CNAs are responsible for many tasks including drawing blood, performing EKG’s, taking blood pressure, measuring heart rates, and recording a patient’s temperature.  They are expected to aide other professionals as needed, and often assist with diagnostic testing.  Standard knowledge of hospital and medical procedures are required for entrance to these occupations. 

Nursing Manager
The recruitment and training of the clinical staff is performed by a nursing manager.  They review and revise policies and procedures as necessary to ensure adherence to not only company standards, but also Federal regulations.  They are responsible for ensuring all nurses have received, and maintain necessary licensure and education.

Nursing Supervisor
While supervisors and managers share many of the administrative responsibilities associated with healthcare facilities, nursing supervisors handle activities directly relating to nurse scheduling, staffing, planning, and must coordinate many schedules among other departments.  They complete thorough evaluations of patient care in order to ensure high standards in care are maintained.  They must be highly organized and spend a large amount of their time communicating with other departments to ensure proper planning. 

Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
To ensure daily activities are smoothly executed, many physicians rely heavily on the administrative capabilities offered by RMAs.  They maintain and organize all patient and employee records in meticulous systems.  They also prepare exam rooms before patients are admitted, and prepare it for the next patient once they are released.  They assist nurses, physicians, and other medical staff, allowing fluidity within operations.

Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs oversee daily activities and numerous associates within their department.  They administer medications and tests as allowed under the strict limitations of their registration.  Registered nurses report directly to physicians and are responsible for accurately relaying pertinent patient information.  They keep detailed records of tasks they perform daily, as well as monitor patient response to each action. 

For more information on jobs in the nursing industry, please visit the following sites:

• Jones and Bartlett Publishers
• Nursing Knowledge International
• Lorman Education Services
• Ed4Nurses.com
• Continuing Education.com