• 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.
• Coordinates and performs bedside care of patients; perform, assists, or delegates with skilled procedures.
• 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.
• Appropriately prioritizes the physician’s orders.
• 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, associate, or baccalaureate 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. ACLS certification must be obtained within the orientation period, and certification must be kept current while in this position. Certification in area of clinical expertise by recognized authoritative agency desirable. Additional certifications may be required at the department’s discretion.  

EXPERIENCE: One-year current hospital experience required.