RN BSN II

West Tennessee Healthcare•Jackson, MS

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director and Clinical Manager, the RN BSN II 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 and developing and updating plans of care; coordinating and providing bedside care and skilled procedures; administering or supervising medications, intravenous fluids, blood, and blood products; and documenting care. The RN communicates with physicians, patients and families, other hospital departments, and external agencies as appropriate. The position also supervises nursing personnel, assigns work based on patient acuity and staff competency, and may serve as a primary caregiver, team leader, or charge nurse. The RN BSN II checks assigned emergency equipment and drugs, assists with orienting new personnel, and ensures hazardous pharmaceutical waste is properly segregated and safely disposed of. A baccalaureate degree in nursing and current Tennessee RN licensure are required. BLS certification must be obtained during orientation, and NRP certification within one year of employment; ACLS is also listed. Certification in the clinical specialty is desirable.

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 completing Continuing Education Units annually.
Obtain BLS certification within the orientation period and maintain current certification while in the position.
ACLS.
Obtain NRP certification within one year of employment and maintain current recertification 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 the 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

Assess patients using the nursing process and age-specific needs; prescribe and update plans 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 patient care; perform, assist with, or delegate skilled procedures.
Administer or supervise the administration of scheduled and PRN medications, intravenous fluids, blood, and blood products.
Inform physicians of patient arrivals, conditions, and relevant findings, and assist with treatments, examinations, and rounds when indicated.
Supervise nursing personnel, evaluate patient-care standards, assign duties based on acuity and staff competency, and supervise 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 emergency equipment and drugs on the unit each shift as assigned or required.
Serve as primary caregiver, team leader, or charge nurse when assigned, delegating responsibilities to supportive personnel.
Assist in orienting new personnel and serve as a role model as required.
Communicate patient and unit 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, or support groups in accordance with unit policies and procedures.
Perform related responsibilities as required or directed.
Ensure proper segregation and safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.