Vacancy caducado!
Under the general supervision of the Director and Clinical Manager, responsible for providing quality patient care using the nursing process, the direction of other nursing staff, and the operation of the assigned unit on assigned shift as scheduled. The employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.Performs initial patient assessment utilizing the nursing process and age-specific needs, prescribe a plan of care for each patient, updating as necessary, and 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.Informs physician of patient’s arrival, general condition, and pertinent physical and emotional findings, and 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; and supervises and verifies accurate transcription of orders as required.Performs as a primary caregiver, team leader, or charge nurse when assigned, delegating responsibilities to supportive personnel assigned to each unit.Assists in orientation of new personnel to the 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.EDUCATION: Completion of a diploma or associate degree in nursing required.LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION: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.In Critical Care areas, ACLS certification must be obtained within the first year of employment, and certification must be kept current. In other areas, ACLS is preferred.Certification in area of clinical expertise by recognized authoritative agency desirable.Additional certifications may be required at the department’s discretion.EXPERIENCE:N/ARequisition ID: 2020-40725 Shift: Days Street: 161 Mt Pelia Road Post End Date: 10/7/2020 F-Location Name w/o External ID: Martin Health F-Location Name w/o External ID: MICU
Vacancy caducado!