RN

Covenant Health • Oak Ridge, TN

37d

About The Position

Assume 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;
• The nursing process;
• The management process;
• Current developments in nursing;
• 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).
• BLS required.

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.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others.
• Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customer or patient population assigned.
• Must demonstrate competency of the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum, skill lists and/or standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed