Labor and Delivery ER PRN Nurse

HCA Healthcare•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, using therapeutic communication and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. The nurse identifies nursing problems based on individual patient needs, plans individualized care using an interdisciplinary approach, participates in performance improvement, and coordinates care in support of the hospital’s mission and vision. When serving as charge nurse, the Registered Nurse oversees day-to-day activities that support quality patient care, assigns staff based on patient needs, acuity, and staff skill, serves as a role model and clinical resource, and responds promptly to requests for information or follow-up regarding physician, staff, or patient issues. The role requires knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, treatment, and care appropriate to the ages of patients served. The nurse documents care promptly, uses the Nursing Process to meet patient needs, demonstrates technical skills and procedures, promotes customer service and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and supports the medical center’s service values.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited School of Professional Nursing (B.S. or A.S.).
Current licensure by the Tennessee Board of Nursing or an appropriate compact state.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Two years of Labor and Delivery experience required for PRN.
Social skills to positively engage with patients, guests, physicians, and other employees.

Responsibilities

Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act.
Use therapeutic communication and maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
Identify nursing problems and plan individualized patient care using an interdisciplinary approach.
Participate in performance improvement activities and coordinate care in support of the hospital’s mission and vision.
When acting as charge nurse, oversee day-to-day activities to support quality patient care.
Make staff assignments based on patient needs, acuity, and staff skills.
Serve as a role model and clinical resource for staff.
Respond promptly to requests for information or follow-up regarding physician, staff, or patient issues.
Apply knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, treatment, and care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Promote customer service initiatives and Centennial Medical Center service values.
Document patient care in a timely manner.
Use the Nursing Process to provide individualized care that meets patient needs.
Demonstrate technical skills and perform procedures.
Promote compliance with National Patient Safety Goals.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
Mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance.