RN
On-siteOak Ridge, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Assess and identify patient physiological and psycho-social problems, then develop individualized nursing care plans with measurable outcomes. Ensure care plans align with medical plans and current standards, while making appropriate assignments based on patient acuity data. Maintain accountability for team members and adhere to hospital policies, infection control principles, and departmental regulations. Document review and revision of each assigned patient's plan of care at least every 24 hours. Participate in orientation of new personnel and assist clinical instructors in providing learning experiences for nursing students.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, or have a temporary permit to practice
- Must be currently certified (or scheduled for certification or recertification training according to department guidelines) in the life support program(s) specific to unit(s) worked (CPR, ACLS, NALS)
- Must have knowledge of: Etiology, pathophysiology and prognosis for illnesses and health problems
- Must have knowledge of: The nursing process
- Must have knowledge of: The management process
- Must have knowledge of: Current developments in nursing
- Must have knowledge of: Hospital functions, policies, procedures and regulations as they relate to nursing service
- Must demonstrate competency of the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum, skill lists and/or standards
- Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customer or patient population assigned
- Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in department specialty preferred
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