RN-72 HOUR
About The Position
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is a trusted regional hospital serving East Tennessee with advanced care and a personal touch. With more than 30 specialties, including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and vascular care, the facility offers innovative treatments for complex conditions like aneurysms, joint damage, heart failure, and chronic wounds. Backed by a team of over 1,000 healthcare professionals and 250 physicians, Methodist Medical Center combines state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care, earning national recognition for patient safety and excellence in stroke and heart care. Our facilities offer patients all the benefits of medical expertise and innovation while still embodying the convenience of a hometown medical center that is close to the support of family and friends. The Registered Nurse assumes direct responsibility and accountability for, and authority of, the nursing care of all patients assigned.
Requirements
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Must have knowledge of: Etiology, pathophysiology and prognosis for illnesses and health problems.
- Must have knowledge of: The nursing process.
- Must have knowledge of: The management process.
- Must have knowledge of: Current developments in nursing.
- Must have knowledge of: Hospital functions, policies, procedures and regulations as they relate to nursing service.
- For staff involved in the care of age-specific groups, knowledge of the bio-psychosocial needs of adult, geriatric and pediatric patients is essential.
- Special knowledge is required in growth and development needs of pediatric/geriatric patients where applicable.
- Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, or have a temporary permit to practice.
- Must be currently certified (or scheduled for certification or recertification training according to department guidelines) in the life support program(s) specific to unit(s) worked (CPR, ACLS, NALS).
- Must demonstrate competency of the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum, skill lists and/or standards.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in department specialty preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assesses and identifies the patient's physiological and psycho-social problems and needs.
- Develops an individualized plan of nursing care for each patient in which goals, in terms of measurable outcomes, are stated.
- Ensures that nursing care plan is consistent with the medical plan and adheres to accepted current standards of care and practice.
- Makes appropriate assignments to team members by utilizing patient acuity data, and maintains accountability for members under his/her direction.
- Ensures nursing care adheres to current hospital/departmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Demonstrates principles of infection control and collaborates with infection control nurse to ensure safety of patients, staff, and visitors.
- Participates in the orientation of new personnel.
- Assists clinical instructors in providing learning experiences for nursing students.
- Documents review and/or revision of each assigned patient's plan of care at least every 24 hours.
- Provide safe, efficient, competent care to customer or patient population assigned.
Benefits
- receives full-time benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
