New Grad Nurse: Hands-On Med/Surg Care & Growth

West Tennessee Healthcare; White Deer (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN seeks a Nursing Unlicensed role that supports patient care under supervision. Requires completion of an accredited nursing program with ATT and an official transcript, plus BLS certification within orientation.

Position involves direct patient care, documentation, and adherence to safety and compliance policies. Responsibilities include assisting in Med/Surg and related units, maintaining communication with RNs and management, and contributing to a

Qualifications

• 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).
• BLS certification must be obtained within the orientation period, and certification must be kept current while in this position.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

ASN/BSN

Official transcript or Diploma + ATT

Job description

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN seeks a Nursing Unlicensed role that supports patient care under supervision. Requires completion of an accredited nursing program with ATT and an official transcript, plus BLS certification within orientation.

Position involves direct patient care, documentation, and adherence to safety and compliance policies. Responsibilities include assisting in Med/Surg and related units, maintaining communication with RNs and management, and contributing to a