How do they match: Acute Care Nurses

  • Assess the needs of patients' family members or caregivers.
  • Assess the impact of illnesses or injuries on patients' health, function, growth, development, nutrition, sleep, rest, quality of life, or family, social and educational relationships.
  • Collaborate with patients to plan for future health care needs or to coordinate transitions and referrals.
  • Prescribe medications and observe patients' reactions, modifying prescriptions as needed.
  • Provide formal and informal education to other staff members.

  • Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.