Graduate Nurse Position Available In Dyer, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: As a Graduate Nurse at Dyersburg Hospital in Tennessee, you will provide patient care and assist with procedures under supervision. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, documentation, and communication with healthcare team members. Requirements include completion of an accredited nursing program, BLS certification, and basic computer skills. Physical demands include lifting and walking, with potential exposure to communicable diseases.
Job Description
Graduate Nurse locations
Dyersburg Hospital
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted Yesterday
job requisition id
R-202510217
Category:
Nursing Unlicensed City:
Dyersburg State:
Tennessee Shift:
12 – Evening (United States of America)
Job Description Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Director, Clinical Manager, Preceptor, and Charge Nurse, responsible for providing patient care and assigned procedures for assigned patients. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs direct and indirect patient care responsibilities as assigned by charge nurse and/or preceptor.
Ensures patient safety.
Documents delivery of patient care and other pertinent information in patients’ medical record and updates plan of care for assigned patients as necessary.
Performs responsibilities as related to the safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
Communicates information regarding patients and unit operations to RN, Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager, Director, and other shifts in a timely manner using proper lines of communication.
Communicates effectively with other departments with personnel from other departments in the hospital using proper lines of communication.
Performs and documents secondary assessment on patients in Med/Surg, Progressive Care, Post-Acute, and Skilled Nursing only. Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Unofficial transcript from an accredited school of nursing required to begin orientation.
Completion of an accredited (ASN, BSN) school of nursing as evidenced by an official transcript OR diploma AND authorization to test (ATT).
LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION
BLS certification must be obtained within the orientation period, and certification must be kept current while in this position.
EXPERIENCE
Successful completion of a nursing program at an accredited school of nursing.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge and skills as normally acquired through the successful completion of a nursing program at an accredited school of nursing.
Basic computer skills preferred.
INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
Communication skills to perform nursing care on a continuous basis and provide comfort and support to the patient and their family.
Ability to exchange and provide patient care information to licensed personnel.
Contributes to a positive work environment and the overall team effort of the department.
DIRECTION/SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS
Not applicable to position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to perform frequent moderate to heavy lifting and transporting of patient and equipment.
Prolonged periods of standing and walking on a continuous basis.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
May be exposed to communicable diseases and bio-hazardous materials.
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS
Works well under pressure.
Understands patient satisfaction is a top priority and is flexible and accommodating to meet the patient’s needs and protect patient’s dignity.
Understands and adheres to West Tennessee Healthcare’s compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
Assumes responsibility for insuring continued professional growth.
The employee is expected to adhere to all WTH policies and procedures.
