RN-72 HOUR

Covenant Health • Oak Ridge, TN

100d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at Methodist Medical Center is responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to patients. This full-time position requires working 72 hours per pay period on the night shift. The hospital offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus for experienced RNs. Methodist Medical Center is known for its advanced treatments across various specialties, including Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Vascular care. The Emergency Department is part of a larger Surgical Services department that emphasizes evidence-based patient care and teamwork.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, or have a temporary permit to practice.
• Must have knowledge of etiology, pathophysiology, and prognosis for illnesses and health problems.
• Knowledge of the nursing process and management process.
• Familiarity with current developments in nursing and hospital functions, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of bio-psychosocial needs of adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients.
• Special knowledge in growth and development needs of pediatric/geriatric patients where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in department specialty preferred.
• Current certification in life support programs specific to unit(s) worked (CPR, ACLS, NALS).

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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus for experienced RNs.
• Full-time benefits including paid time off and health insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees