Registered Nurse - Hancock County School-Based Health Center

ETSU • Sneedville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The ETSU College of Nursing, Office of Practice invites applications for a
full-time Registered Nurse to support the Hancock County Elementary School-Based
Health Center located in Sneedville, TN.

The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable to the Clinical Director and/or Nurse
Manager for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient
care in accordance with established nursing protocols. The RN ensures the
evidence-based application of nursing principles, prioritizes patient safety,
and provides comprehensive patient education. This role involves utilizing
clinical expertise to promote health, prevent disease, and support recovery.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support the overall
mission of care.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Nursing.
• One (1) year of clinical nursing experience.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in TN or compact/multistate by time of hire.
• Knowledge of advanced nursing skills and techniques.
• Knowledge of current developments in health-related areas.
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions regarding patient care.
• Ability to operate equipment including: computer, autoclave, centrifuge, microscope, cash register, blood pressure units, otoscope, ophthalmoscope, electric thermometers, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively with university personnel at various levels, students, parents, representatives of the community, and the medical community.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient records.
• Ability to keep records and reports.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Experience in ambulatory care.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care
• Ensuring the evidence-based application of nursing principles
• Prioritizing patient safety
• Providing comprehensive patient education
• Promote health, prevent disease, and support recovery

Benefits

• Eligible for $1,500.00 Sign-On Bonus - $500.00 after 30-days of continual employment. $1,000.00 after 6-months of continued employment within the CON OOP department as an initial sign-on retention bonus.
• Job Family: Medical Nurse 1
• Market Range: 7
• For information on benefits please visit: www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree