CLIN NURSE II

Covenant Health; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Room to provide professional nursing care in a fast-paced unit, coordinating care with multiple disciplines.

The role requires at least 1 year of nursing experience and a Tennessee RN license with CPR certification, with a schedule that includes full-time hours and variable shifts to meet department needs.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of professional nursing experience.
• Tennessee RN license and CPR required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Precepts employees/students as directed and reviews performance with unit leader or instructor.
• Demonstrates competence in delivering age-appropriate care.
• Supervises LPNs, Nursing Assistants, HUCs, Techs, and sitters.
• Complies with policies, procedures, and safety standards; participates in quality initiatives.

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse, Emergency Room

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts

Morristown Hamblen Overview:

Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare Systemis a 170-bed hospital serving an eight-county region in East Tennessee’s Lakeway Area. The facility includes more than 20 emergency suites, advanced laboratories, radiology, and therapy services, and a Breast Imaging CenterofExcellence for mammograms, biopsies, and nurse navigation. The Women’s Center features six modern labor and delivery suites and a secure nursery for newborn care. Withstate-of-the-arttechnology and a dedicated team, Morristown-Hamblen provides exceptional, patient-focused care close to home.To meet the needs of our growing community, we continue to develop services, attract new physicians, and embrace innovation, all to promote an improved quality of life.

Position Summary:

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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:

One (1) year of professional nursing experience.

Licensure Requirement:

Must have and maintain Tennessee RN license and CPR.