Category:

RN

City:

Jackson

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

WTSC- Recovery
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 assigned unit on assigned shift as scheduled. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs initial patient assessment; develops plan of care according to age specific needs; implements plan of care, updating as necessary and conferring with other members of the health care team; evaluates care given.
• Documents initial assessment, delivery of patient care and other pertinent information on unit specific flow sheet and/or nurses' progress notes. 
• Monitors charting of other personnel as required.
• Performs total bedside care of patients; performs or assists with skilled procedures such as sterile dressings, etc.
• Administers or supervises administration of scheduled and prn medications, intravenous fluids, blood and blood components. Informs physician of patient's general condition, any pertinent physical and emotional findings; assists the physician with treatments or examinations as needed.
• Responds to medical emergencies, initiates CPR or appropriate action and notifies authorized personnel. In absence of the Clinical Resource Nurse and/or Clinical Manager or when designated, performs as the charge nurse in directing safe patient care. Verifies physician's orders and initiates and performs or supervises the completion of care.
• Communicates with the patient and his/her family providing emotional support and pertinent teaching related to the appropriate peri-anesthesia phase; notifies appropriate personnel.
• Checks emergency equipment and drugs on unit each shift.
• Accurately obtains charges for patient care administered and supplies used.
• Assumes responsibility for continued occupational growth, department specific.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Completion of an associate or diploma degree in nursing

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

• Current licensure as a registered nurse as approved for practice in the State of Tennessee.
• Current BLS Certification
• Current ACLS Certification
• Current PALS Certification, desirable
• Certification in Post Anesthesia Nursing or Critical Care Nursing, desirable

EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of policies and procedures of the hospital and completion of skills check sheet as acquired through 3 months probationary period.
• Previous experience in Post Anesthesia Nursing or Critical Care Nursing desirable.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.