RN-Medical/Surgical
Company: Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawren
Location: Lawrenceburg
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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Job Description:
03114 RN Med/Surg STRHS-Lawrenceburg Job Description CopyReport
to the Director, the staff RN is a professional care giver who
assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients
for a designated time frame and provides care to those patient via
therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the
environment/instrumentation, and other healthcare team members. If
assigned as charge nurse, will serve as resource for coordination
of activities on the unit. Responsibilities as charge include, but
not limited to, assessment of unit needs, available resources for
current and oncoming shift(s) based on patient acuity, volume,
individuals and family needs and special clinical procedures or
interventions pending.
Reports to: Director of Medical/Surgical
FLSA: Non-exempt
Grade: 67
EEO: X 02 ProfessionalsEssential Functions -?--- Demonstrates
knowledge and application of the nursing process
--- Plans and implements patient care and teaching based on the
total assessment and the age of the patient.
--- Develop plan of care that is individualized for the patient
needs reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare
team, the patient, and the family as appropriate.
--- Evaluates and documents the patient response; monitors and
recognizes changes in physiological and psychosocial status; taking
appropriate action based on the assessment of the patient.
--- Participates and cooperates in the unit-based Quality
Improvement process.
--- Supports, maintains, and provides an environment which is
supportive of quality patient care based on best practice using a
holistic approach to care, and by adhering to effectively using
resources and personnel.
--- Practices, develops, and endorses customer service skills in
relationships with internal and external customers.
--- Serves as patient and family advocate with respect to the
patient's right to privacy, autonomy, and dignity by protecting
confidentiality of information.
--- Formulate individualized teaching and educational plan based on
identified learning need and evaluate the effectiveness of learning
including the patient and family as appropriate.
--- Enhance professional growth and development through
participation in educational programs, current literature,
in-service meeting, workshops and shows responsibility for own
professional practice and ongoing education.Job Requirements
-?Minimum Education
Must posses a current and active Registered Nurse License in the
State of Tennessee.Required Skills
Requires 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.Required
Skills
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
(ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are
required.
(BLS may be obtained within first week of patient care following
orientation)
(ACLS & PALS may be obtained within six months of patient care
following orientation)Required Skills
Licenses: Current and active Registered Nurse License in the State
of Tennessee.Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and
are looking for diversity in candidates for employment:
Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Keywords: Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawren, Murfreesboro , RN-Medical/Surgical, Healthcare , Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
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