Description:
$15,000.00 Sign-on Bonus available!
Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Reports to: Director Emergency Services and Med Surg
Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.DragEditDelete
Documents patient care given.DragEditDelete
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.DragEditDelete
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.DragEditDelete
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.DragEditDelete
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.DragEditDelete
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.DragEditDelete
Observes central monitor screens, interprets, recognizes and records changes in patient's rhythms and notifies nurse as appropriate.DragEditDelete
Handle with Care participation annually or CPI participation every 2 years.Qualifications:
Minimum EducationAssociate Degree, Bachelor Degree or RN Diploma requiredDragEditDelete
Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.DragEditDelete
Required SkillsAmerican Heart Association or American Red Cross Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 90 days of employment if not current upon hire, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of employment.Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) required within 6 months of employmentTNCC and ENPC certifications preferredDragEditDelete
Required SkillsLicense: Current TN or Multi-State RN licensureDragEditDelete
Minimum Work ExperienceSix months to one year experience as RN in an emergency setting preferred