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Registered Nurse (RN)
General Ward

Registered nurses on the general ward

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Countries with evidence
DE, CH
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Overview

Registered nurses on the general ward care for sick people and people in need of care, monitor their state of health and plan, organise and check the care. On medical order they administer injections and infusions, insert catheters and gastric tubes and remove drains, sutures and staples. They assist with surgical and endoscopic procedures and take life-saving measures in emergencies such as chest compressions, ventilation, oxygen administration and defibrillation. They keep the increasingly digital nursing documentation, order medicines and run training sessions. They also instruct nursing associates and nursing assistants.

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Profession by country

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Germany
 
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Austria
 
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Switzerland
 

Fields of use and typical tasks

normal Station

Evidence from: DE, CH

  • Nursing rounds with measurement of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and weight several times a day
  • Assessing venous access lines
  • Checking pressure dressings and monitoring bed rest and fluid intake after cardiac catheter procedures
  • Preparing and administering medication, including intravenous antibiotics
  • Deciding on monitor surveillance together with the ward physician and operating the monitor
  • Nursing handovers, at midday at the bedside with the patient

Specializations

Devices and systems they use

Who they work with

  • Physicians
  • Nursing associates and nursing assistants

Frequently asked questions

Who operates the monitoring devices on the ward?

Registered nurses carry out monitoring with medical monitoring devices on medical order.

Which devices do they use in emergencies?

The source names the defibrillator, ventilation and oxygen administration as part of life-saving emergency measures.

Which tasks do assistant roles take on the ward?

In one job description, nursing associates independently carry out tasks delegated by registered nurses, such as vital sign checks, blood sampling, ECG, peripheral infusions and wound care (example from one facility).

How is documentation done?

Nursing documentation is increasingly digital, and good IT skills are expected. The source does not name specific systems.

When is there time for an interview?

The source mentions willingness to work weekend and evening shifts and a high share of part-time work. It does not name fixed free time slots.

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