RN II

West Tennessee Healthcare•Dyersburg, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director and Clinical Manager, the RN 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 RN assesses patients, develops and updates care plans, coordinates and performs bedside care, administers or supervises medications and other treatments, and documents care. The position also helps supervise nursing personnel, assigns work according to patient acuity and staff competency, communicates with physicians and other care team members, and supports patients and families with teaching, emotional support, and discharge planning. The role includes checking assigned emergency equipment and drugs, assisting with staff orientation, communicating patient and unit information across shifts and departments, and ensuring hazardous pharmaceutical waste is properly segregated and safely disposed of. Related responsibilities may be assigned or directed.

Requirements

Completion of a diploma, associate degree, or baccalaureate degree in nursing.
Current Registered Nurse licensure approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing for practice in Tennessee.
Responsible for continuing education units annually.
BLS certification must be obtained within the orientation period and kept current while in the position.
NRP certification must be obtained within one year of employment and kept current through recertification while in the position.
Skill and proficiency in nursing principles, concepts, and techniques, normally acquired through completion of a diploma or associate 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

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

Performs initial patient assessments using the nursing process and age-specific needs; prescribes and updates each patient’s plan of care and confers with other shifts and departments to promote continuity of care.
Documents initial assessments, patient care, and other pertinent information in medical records; monitors documentation by other personnel.
Coordinates and performs bedside care and performs, assists with, or delegates skilled procedures.
Administers or supervises administration of scheduled and PRN medications, intravenous fluids, blood, and blood products.
Informs physicians of patients’ arrival, condition, and pertinent physical and emotional findings; assists physicians with treatments, examinations, and rounds when indicated.
Assists in supervising nursing personnel, evaluates patient-care standards on the assigned shift, makes assignments based on patient acuity and staff competency, and supervises and verifies accurate transcription of orders as required.
Prioritizes physician orders appropriately.
Communicates with patients and families and collaborates with other disciplines to provide emotional support, teaching, and discharge planning.
Checks emergency equipment and drugs on the unit each shift as assigned or required.
Serves as primary caregiver, team leader, or charge nurse when assigned, delegating responsibilities to supportive personnel.
Assists with orientation of new personnel and serves as a role model as required.
Communicates patient and unit-operation information to other shifts and managers and uses appropriate communication channels with other hospital departments.
Communicates information or provides assistance to ambulance personnel, law enforcement, community agencies, allied health groups, or support groups according to unit policies and procedures.
Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
Ensures proper segregation and safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.