Description

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.

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Documents patient care given.

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Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.

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Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

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Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.

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Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

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Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

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Observes central monitor screens, interprets, recognizes and records changes in patient's rhythms and notifies nurse as appropriate.

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Handle with Care participation annually or CPI participation every 2 years.

Qualifications

Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree or RN Diploma required

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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.

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Required Skills

American Heart Association or American Red Cross Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 90 days of employment if not current upon hire, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of employment.

Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) required within 6 months of employment

TNCC and ENPC certifications preferred

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Required Skills

License: Current TN or Multi-State RN licensure

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Minimum Work Experience

Six months to one year experience as RN in an emergency setting preferred