Registered Nurse duties and responsibilitiesnnThe duties of an RN may vary depending on the work environment, but they generally include the following:nnObserve and record patient behaviornnPerform physical examinations and diagnostic testsnnCollect patient health historynnCounsel and educate patients and their families on treatment plansnnAdminister medication, change wound dressings, and care for other treatment optionsnnRead and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions when appropriatennConsult with supervisors and doctors to decide on the best treatment plan for patientsnnDirect and supervise nurses, nurse assistants, and nurse aidesnnResearch ways to improve healthcare processes and improve patient outcomes.nnPowered by JazzHR