RN Staff-Bledsoe, Full-time-7P-7A
About The Position
A Registered Nurse who demonstrates competencies and knowledge in all aspects of age specific care. Will demonstrate safe and effective practices per state, federal, JCAHO standard and/or regulations. Will be competent in the supervisory skills for employees within the assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills. Responsible for direct and indirect patient care. Demonstrates assessment skills for admission of patients into the assigned unit. Responsible for admission, transfer and discharge of patients including the continuum of care. Possess knowledge of EHS, state, federal and JCAHO standards and/or regulations pertaining to patient care. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to select, develop, implement and evaluate plan of care on each patient. Responsible for interpretation and completion of LIP orders for patient care. Possess interpersonal skills which ensure effective communication with patients, families and other members of the health care team. Demonstrates safe practice and competencies for treatment including medication administration for patients in the assigned unit. Possess knowledge of current trends and new developments; knowledge of principles and practices of nursing applicable to those areas requiring special education.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- 6 months clinical experience
- Current Nursing for State of Tennessee.
- BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward
- Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.
Nice To Haves
- Medical Surgical Nursing experience of at least 1 year.
- Emergency Room nursing experience of at least 2 years
- Current Certification for ACLS.
- Current Certification for PALS
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates competencies and knowledge in all aspects of age specific care.
- Demonstrates safe and effective practices per state, federal, JCAHO standard and/or regulations.
- Competent in the supervisory skills for employees within the assigned unit.
- Responsible for direct and indirect patient care.
- Demonstrates assessment skills for admission of patients into the assigned unit.
- Responsible for admission, transfer and discharge of patients including the continuum of care.
- Possess knowledge of EHS, state, federal and JCAHO standards and/or regulations pertaining to patient care.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills to select, develop, implement and evaluate plan of care on each patient.
- Responsible for interpretation and completion of LIP orders for patient care.
- Possess interpersonal skills which ensure effective communication with patients, families and other members of the health care team.
- Demonstrates safe practice and competencies for treatment including medication administration for patients in the assigned unit.
- Possess knowledge of current trends and new developments; knowledge of principles and practices of nursing applicable to those areas requiring special education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
