Acute Inpatient RN – Ortho Care Leader

Prisma Health; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health seeks an experienced registered nurse to provide clinical direction for patient care in an acute inpatient setting at Blount Memorial Hospital’s Orthopedic Surgery department. You will lead nursing assessments, care planning, and team collaboration to ensure high-quality outcomes and safety.

The role emphasizes compliance with licensure, CMS guidelines, quality standards, and patient-family centered care, with potential weekend/holiday/on-call duties as required by the unit.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Nursing; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: One year as a registered nurse.
• In lieu of experience, Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or comparable residency accepted.
• In lieu of Associate degree, nursing diploma with RN licensure accepted.
• Holds a current RN license recognized for practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical direction for patient care in acute inpatient setting.
• Collects data and conducts nursing assessments using age-specific standards.
• Develops and updates the plan of care with patients and families.
• Communicates plan changes to the healthcare team and documents accordingly.
• Ensures patient safety and adherence to policies and infection control.
• Participates in quality improvement and performance improvement activities.

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Prisma Health seeks an experienced registered nurse to provide clinical direction for patient care in an acute inpatient setting at Blount Memorial Hospital’s Orthopedic Surgery department. You will lead nursing assessments, care planning, and team collaboration to ensure high-quality outcomes and safety.

The role emphasizes compliance with licensure, CMS guidelines, quality standards, and patient-family centered care, with potential weekend/holiday/on-call duties as required by the unit.