Rn Jobs in Tacoma, VA

About The Position

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.