RN Temporary: Flex I- A Medical Position Available In Sumner, Tennessee

Job Description:

Description:

Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing processin accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Reports to:

Director of Nursing Performs plan of care intervention, including medicationadministration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as wellas other medical care treatment. Documents patient care given. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition asappropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living,including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, andambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patientcare, including patient transfer, discharge, referral andspiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and providespatient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition,and circumstances. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being ofthe patient. Observes central monitor screens, interprets, recognizes andrecords changes in patient’s rhythms and notifies nurse/physicianas appropriate. Handle with Care participation annually or CPI participation every2 years.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree or RN Diploma required. Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and theability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in astressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Skills American Heart Association or American Red Cross Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire or must be obtainedwithin 90 days of employment, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support(ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6months of employment.

Required Skills License:

Current TN or Multi-State RN licensure Minimum Work Experience Six months to one year experience as RN. New Graduates will beconsidered.