RN - ASN or BSN (A3 Mother/Baby)

West Tennessee Healthcare•White Deer, TX

5d•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 position is subject to call-back and overtime as required by the hospital. The RN assesses patients and develops and updates individualized plans of care; documents care and monitors documentation by other personnel; coordinates and provides bedside care; and administers or supervises medications, intravenous fluids, blood, and blood products. The RN communicates with physicians, patients, families, colleagues, and other departments to support continuity of care, treatment, education, emotional support, and discharge planning. The nurse also helps supervise and assign nursing staff according to patient acuity and staff competency, may serve as a primary caregiver, team leader, or charge nurse, supports personnel orientation, checks emergency equipment and drugs as assigned, and ensures hazardous pharmaceutical waste is properly segregated and safely disposed of. Related responsibilities may be assigned or directed as required.

Requirements

Completion of a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
Current Registered Nurse licensure approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing for practice in Tennessee.
Responsible for annual continuing education units.
BLS certification must be obtained within the orientation period and kept current while in the position.
ACLS certification.
NRP certification must be obtained within one year of employment and kept current while in the position.
Skill and proficiency in nursing principles, concepts, and techniques normally acquired through completion of a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures and completion of designated-area skills check sheet during the three-month probationary period.

Nice To Haves

Certification in the area of clinical expertise by a recognized authoritative agency is desirable.
Basic computer skills are 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 across shifts and departments.
Document patient assessments, care delivery, and other pertinent information in the medical record, and monitor documentation by other personnel.
Coordinate and provide bedside patient care; perform, assist with, or delegate skilled procedures.
Administer or supervise administration of scheduled and as-needed medications, intravenous fluids, blood, and blood products.
Inform physicians of patient arrival, condition, and pertinent physical and emotional findings; assist with treatments, examinations, and rounds when indicated.
Assist in supervising nursing personnel; evaluate patient-care standards on the assigned shift; make assignments 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 to provide emotional support, teaching, and discharge planning.
Check unit emergency equipment and drugs each shift when assigned or required.
Serve as primary caregiver, team leader, or charge nurse when assigned, delegating duties 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, and use appropriate communication channels with other hospital departments.
Communicate information to or assist ambulance personnel, law enforcement, community agencies, allied health groups, and support groups in accordance with unit policies and procedures.
Ensure proper segregation and safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
Perform related responsibilities as required or directed.