RN ASN/ BSN B8 Medical

West Tennessee Healthcare•Jackson, MS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director and Clinical Manager, the Registered Nurse provides quality patient care using the nursing process, directs other nursing staff, and operates the assigned unit during the scheduled shift. The employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital. The role includes assessing patients, developing and updating plans of care, documenting care, coordinating bedside care and procedures, administering or supervising medications and fluids, and communicating with physicians, patients, families, and other care teams. The nurse also supports unit operations through staff supervision and delegation, shift handoffs, emergency equipment checks, orientation of new personnel, and safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.

Requirements

Completion of a nursing diploma, associate degree, or baccalaureate degree.
Current Registered Nurse licensure approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing for practice in Tennessee.
Complete continuing education units annually.
Obtain BLS certification within the orientation period and maintain current certification while in the position.
Obtain NRP certification within one year of employment and maintain current recertification while in the position.
Demonstrate nursing-profession skills and proficiency in its principles, concepts, and techniques, normally acquired through completion of a nursing diploma or associate degree.
Acquire knowledge of hospital policies and procedures and complete the skills check sheet for designated areas through the three-month probationary period.

Nice To Haves

ACLS and PALS certification preferred.
Certification in the area of clinical expertise by a recognized authoritative agency is desirable.
Basic computer skills preferred.
Additional certifications may be required at the department’s discretion.

Responsibilities

Perform initial patient assessments using the nursing process and age-specific needs; prescribe and update each patient’s plan of care and coordinate continuity of care with other shifts and departments.
Document assessments, patient care, and other pertinent information in medical records, and monitor documentation by other personnel.
Coordinate and provide bedside care, performing, assisting with, or delegating skilled procedures.
Administer or supervise administration of scheduled and PRN medications, intravenous fluids, blood, and blood products.
Inform physicians of patient arrivals, general condition, and pertinent findings; assist physicians with treatments, examinations, and rounds when indicated.
Assist in supervising nursing personnel, evaluate care standards during the assigned shift, assign work based on patient acuity and staff competency, and supervise and verify accurate transcription of orders as required.
Prioritize physician orders appropriately.
Communicate with patients and families and collaborate with other disciplines on emotional support, teaching, and discharge planning.
Check unit emergency equipment and drugs each shift as assigned or required.
Serve as primary caregiver, team leader, or charge nurse when assigned, and delegate responsibilities to supportive personnel.
Assist with orientation of new personnel and serve as a role model as required.
Communicate patient and unit-operation information to other shifts and managers, using appropriate channels to communicate with other hospital departments.
Communicate information or provide assistance to ambulance personnel, law enforcement, community agencies, allied health groups, or support groups according to unit policies and procedures.
Segregate and safely dispose of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
Perform related responsibilities as required or directed.