CLIN NURSE II - Covenant Health

Registered Nurse, Observation 

PRN/OCC, Variable Hours & Shifts

Some major and minor holidays.

At Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, we strive to provide outstanding patient care during emergent situations.

The 'Observation Unit' is a new addition to the Fort Sanders family.  It comprises of a fast past comprehensive clinical unit that will support all specialties. This 24-bed unit is critical to support patient flow and expedite care to our patients.

The Observations Unit will be a driving force between ED/Inpatient care, therefore strong communication and collaboration will be a strong focus to drive the overall performance.

Come be a part of this new journey, as we continue to expand this department. This unit is also a great steppingstone for nurses that want to eventually work in ICU or ER.

Position Summary: 

Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines.

If you have any questions, please contact Recruiter: Lacey Spoon || Lspoon2@covhlth.com || 865-374-5404

• Correlates patient history and support systems within hospital care/nursing home care.
• Assesses learning needs of patient and family.
• Develops and initiates plan of care, involving patient and family.
• Recommends interventions.
• Evaluates plan of care.
• Resolves problems regarding moderately complex issues without oversight or supervision.
• Demonstrates willingness to precept employees/students as directed. Reviews clinical performance of preceptee with unit leader or clinical instructor.
• Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
• Supervises LPNs, Nursing Assistants, HUCs, Techs, and sitters.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

Must possess at least one (1) year of professional nursing experience.

Licensure Requirement:

Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN licensure. CPR required. 

RN license

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