RN-72 HOUR

Covenant Health•Oak Ridge, TN

About The Position

Assume direct responsibility, accountability, and authority for the nursing care of assigned patients. The role is normally scheduled for three 12-hour day shifts per week, including every other weekend. The position is full-time at 72 hours per pay period, with pay for hours worked and full-time benefits. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for hospital-experienced RNs. Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is a regional hospital serving East Tennessee. It provides care across more than 30 specialties and is supported by over 1,000 healthcare professionals and 250 physicians. The hospital offers advanced treatments and technology alongside personal, compassionate care. The Registered Nurse assesses patients, develops and reviews individualized care plans, coordinates care with the medical plan and current standards, and supports safe nursing practice. The nurse also makes assignments to team members, participates in staff orientation and nursing-student learning experiences, and follows hospital policies and regulations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Knowledge of the etiology, pathophysiology, and prognosis of illnesses and health problems; the nursing process; the management process; current developments in nursing; and hospital functions, policies, procedures, and regulations related to nursing service.
For staff involved in age-specific care, knowledge of the biopsychosocial needs of adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients; special knowledge of pediatric or geriatric growth and development needs where applicable.
Current Registered Nurse license from the Tennessee Board of Nursing, or a temporary permit to practice.
Current certification, or scheduled certification or recertification training according to department guidelines, in life-support programs specific to the unit (CPR, ACLS, NALS).
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of self or others.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the department specialty is preferred.
Hospital experience is associated with eligibility for the $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

Assess and identify patients’ physiological and psychosocial problems and needs.
Develop an individualized nursing care plan for each patient with goals stated as measurable outcomes.
Ensure the nursing care plan is consistent with the medical plan and accepted current standards of care and practice.
Make appropriate assignments to team members using patient acuity data and maintain accountability for members under the nurse’s direction.
Ensure nursing care follows current hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
Demonstrate infection-control principles and collaborate with the infection-control nurse to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors.
Participate in orientation of new personnel.
Assist clinical instructors in providing learning experiences for nursing students.
Document review and/or revision of each assigned patient’s plan of care at least every 24 hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide safe, efficient, competent care and demonstrate competency in unit-specific functions and standards.