GRADUATE NURSE ASSOCIATE

Covenant Health; Sevierville (TN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

LeConte Medical Center, part of Covenant Health, is seeking a Graduate Nurse Associate to join the Emergency Department in Sevierville, TN. The role supports patient care under RN supervision in a fast-paced ER environment.

This PRN/OCC position offers variable shifts. New graduates from accredited RN programs are encouraged to apply; CPR is required. On-site hospital duties provide hands-on learning and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited registered nursing education program.
• CPR certification required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN).
• Takes and records vital signs and other basic measurements.
• Documents patient information and maintains accurate charting under supervision.
• Assists RN with patient history collection and care planning.
• Maintains infection control policies and safety standards.
• Completes assigned tasks with guidance when needed.

Education

Graduate from an accredited RN program

Job description

Overview

Graduate Nurse Associate, Emergency Room

PRN/OCC, Variable Hours and Shifts

LeConte Medical Center Overview:

LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, our region's top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. We’re a full-service, not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services, including top-tier specialists, a modern ER, and a beautiful Women's Center. Learn more about our amazing facility at https://www.lecontemedicalcenter.com/about-leconte-medical-center/.

Position Summary:

This position is designed to facilitate the transition upcoming graduates of an accredited nursing program into the work force. Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and supportive services under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills (appropriate delegation grid competency checklist) to include appropriate delivery of care according to age-specific needs of the population served.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight, height and intake-output measurements. Documents oxygen saturation if patient is connected to continuous pulse oximetry.
• Employs all established infection control policies including standard precautions, transmission-based isolation precautions, OSHA standards, safety measures and proper body mechanic in performance of job.
• Completes designated patient care activities and provides for patient comfort and privacy.
• Identifies and assists patients that need assistance with nutrition and/or hydration.
• If trained and competency demonstrated, empties drains, canisters, urine bags, bedpans and emesis basins and records intake and output.
• Helps to maintain clean and orderly patient and work environment.
• Assists RN in obtaining a thorough nursing history on assigned patients.
• Demonstrates effective therapeutic communication skills.
• Documents/maintains patient record as appropriate. Basic charting, admission history, basic observations under guidance of RN.
• Observes and reports significant changes in patient condition to RN.
• Obtains RN signature on all entries.
• Completes assigned tasks with minimal supervision but seeks guidance when uncertain how to perform procedure.
• Communicates suggestions and/or complaints through appropriate channels. Displays cooperation, flexibility and positive behavior to patients and other staff members.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively perform under stress.
• 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:

Must have graduated from an accredited registered nursing education program.

Minimum Experience:

None required but able to perform as nursing assistant; previous hospital experience preferred. Must be able to operate computer and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Licensure Requirement:

CPR required