Registered Nurse, Pool Plus - Hybrid - The Regional Medical Center of Memphis
Memphis, TN 38103
About the Job
Summary:
Provides professional nursing care to patients within assigned unit/area utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. Works flexible work schedules within service line in accordance with Float Pool staffing guidelines.
Education Requirement:
Graduate of an approved nursing school/program. Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the neonate, infant, toddler, preschooler, school age, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates. BSN preferred.
Experience Requirement:
One (1) year recent experience as a Registered Nurse.
Licensure/Certification Requirement:
Registered Nurse licensure to work in state of TN. Current CPR/BLS certification required. Additional license/certification may be required based on area of assignment.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Initiates assessment based on the patient's presenting problems or needs, the physician's medical diagnosis and the functional health framework upon admission and patient assignment.
- Collects key information from patient, family, laboratory, and other medical reports.
- Determines nursing diagnosis and priorities for care with special consideration given to patient teaching, discharge planning, and the growth and development needs of the patient.
- Determines which standards of care and practice apply to the patient.
- Documents assessment, including nursing diagnoses or other clinical judgments.
- Demonstrates knowledge and technical, interpersonal and critical thinking skills to provide care, maintain clinical competency and meet age-specific patient needs within the unit.
- Demonstrates ability to manage the care of patients with conditions common to the assigned unit.
- Consistent with nursing division policies and procedures, demonstrated competencies, and with consideration given to risk management, infection control practices, and patient safety practices.
- Consistent with the nature of the assigned unit, including but not limited to, admission/assessment interventions, administration of medication (IM, IV, SQ, PO), pain management measures.
- Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes.
- Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel. Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement, and safety, environment and infection control standards.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability and willingness to apply nursing knowledge and skills and maintain clinical competency as required in assigned unit.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to work with patient’s growth and developmentneeds particularly related to patients who are experiencing a healthcare crisis.
- Ability to manage a sometimes-chaotic work environment related to changing patient needs, including work with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes.
- Demonstrated skill in the use of applicable equipment; mature judgment and initiative required; is able to work without direct supervision; shows professional interest through self-development, continuing education, and involvement in professional organizations; presents a positive attitude and professional appearance.
- Ability to give and follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to react and perform under stress in emergency situations.
- Ability to effectively record and reflect observations.
- Ability to plan and organize work for self and others.
- Ability to exercise analytical judgment on work to be done.
Supervision Provided by this Job:
- There are no lead or supervisory responsibilities assigned to this role.
Physical Demands/Conditions:
- Prolonged standing and walking; lifting, turning patients and equipment; repeated bending, squatting and stooping; exposure to infectious agents. Visual acuity is needed to assess color changes, to verify accuracy of written materials, and to administer and accurately prepare medications. Heavy Work - Exerting up to 150 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 30 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (May be further defined as "with or without assistance.")
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