Rn Jobs in Tacoma, VA

About The Position

Requirements

• LPN: Associate's degree required.
• CMA/MA: High school diploma or GED required.
• RN: BSN or ASN.
• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse license in the State of Tennessee.
• BLS required.
• Assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Skills as outlined in the LPN orientation checklist.
• Effective communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• One year of hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify patient symptoms and problems.
• Report unusual data to the RN team leader in a timely manner.
• Assist in developing and updating the nursing plan of care every shift.
• Participate in patient care conferences as needed.
• Assist the physician with therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within scope of practice.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Evaluate and thoroughly document patient responses to treatments and interventions.
• Assist in evaluating nursing care.
• Meet unit and hospital quality management goals.
• Acquire and maintain hospital and unit-specific competencies.
• Interact and collaborate effectively and professionally with other patient-care providers.
• Show respect for the dignity of patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees, supporting a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Foster mature, courteous, and friendly professional relationships with fellow employees.
• Use hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably.
• Accept other assignments as requested.