RN-PRN

West Tennessee Healthcare • Napoleon, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director and Clinical Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing quality patient care using the nursing process, directing other nursing staff, and managing the operations of an assigned unit during their shift. This role may require the employee to be on call and work overtime as needed by the hospital. The position involves performing initial patient assessments, developing and updating care plans, documenting patient care, coordinating bedside care, administering medications and IV fluids, communicating with physicians and families, supervising patient care given by nursing personnel, and ensuring continuity of care between shifts and departments. The RN also plays a role in patient and family education, discharge planning, checking emergency equipment, and potentially serving as a primary caregiver, team leader, or charge nurse. Additionally, the role includes assisting with the orientation of new personnel, communicating unit information to other shifts and managers, and collaborating with external agencies when necessary. The RN is also responsible for ensuring the proper segregation and safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse as approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing for practice in the state of Tennessee.
• Responsible for Continuing Education Units annually.
• BLS certification must be obtained within the orientation period, and certification must be kept current while in this position.
• NRP certification must be obtained within one year of employment, and recertification must be kept current while in this position.
• Skill and proficiency in the principles, concepts, and techniques of the nursing profession as normally acquired through the completion of a diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures of the hospital and completion of skills check sheet for designated areas as acquired through 3 month probationary period.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS & PALS is preferred
• Certification in area of clinical expertise by recognized authoritative agency desirable.
• Additional certifications may be required at department’s discretion.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial patient assessment utilizing the nursing process and age specific needs.
• Prescribes plan of care for each patient, updating as necessary.
• Confers with other shifts and departments to promote continuity of care.
• Documents initial assessment, delivery of patient care, and other pertinent information in patient’s medical record.
• Monitors documentation of other personnel.
• Coordinates and performs bedside care of patients.
• Performs, assists, or delegates with skilled procedures.
• Administers or supervises administration of scheduled and PRN medications, intravenous fluids, blood, and blood products.
• Informs physician of patient’s arrival, general condition, and pertinent physical and emotional findings.
• Assists the physician with treatments, examinations, and/or patient rounds when indicated.
• Assists in supervision of patient care given by nursing personnel.
• Evaluates standards of patient care daily on assigned shift.
• Makes assignments appropriate to patient acuity and competency of staff.
• Supervises and verifies accurate transcription of orders as required.
• Appropriately prioritizes physician’s orders.
• Communicates with patient and his/her family and collaborates with other disciplines for providing emotional support, teaching, and discharge planning.
• Checks emergency equipment and drugs on unit each shift as assigned or required.
• Performs as primary care giver, team leader, or charge nurse when assigned, delegating responsibilities to supportive personnel assigned to each unit.
• Assists in orientation of new personnel to unit and serves as a role model as required.
• Communicates information regarding patients and unit operation to other shifts and managers and uses proper channels of communication to other departments of the hospital.
• Communicates information or provides assistance to ambulance personnel, law enforcement agencies, community agencies, allied health groups, or support groups in accordance with unit policies/procedures.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
• Ensures the proper segregation and safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.

Benefits

• West Tennessee Healthcare complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered a position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to follow West Tennessee Healthcare’s accommodation precautions to mitigate the spread of illness.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees