Registered Nurse [Blount], Orthopedic Surgery, Full-Time, Days
On-siteMaryville, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Provide clinical direction for all aspects of patient care in an acute inpatient setting, fostering patient/family centered care using evidence-based practices. Conduct assessments, develop individual plans of care, and identify realistic goals to ensure continuity post-discharge. Deliver direct care consistent with the RN scope of practice while monitoring quality, performing audits, and evaluating interventions. Maintain a safe environment by adhering to safety protocols, infection control, and cost containment principles. Communicate patient status and care plan changes to the interdisciplinary team, serving as the patient's advocate. Schedule includes days, with potential weekend, holiday, and on-call work.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in Nursing
- One (1) year experience as a registered nurse
- Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working
- The acute inpatient setting may require staff to be scheduled for a weekend, holiday, and on-call work
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
- In lieu of one (1) year of registered nurse experience, will accept successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or successful completion of a comparable residency from another organization
- In lieu of one (1) year of registered nurse experience, will accept 1 year of licensed practical nurse (LPN) experience for internal candidates within the same service line
- In lieu of Associate degree in nursing, will accept nursing diploma with licensure to practice as a registered nurse
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