New Grad Nurse: Hands-On Patient Care & Growth

West Tennessee Healthcare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, Tennessee, is seeking a nursing professional to provide patient care under the supervision of the Director, Clinical Manager, Preceptor, and Charge Nurse. The role involves direct and indirect patient care, documentation in the medical record, and timely communication across shifts to ensure patient safety.

The position emphasizes completing an accredited nursing program (ASN/BSN) with ATT, obtaining BLS within orientation, and contributing to a positive

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.
• Successful completion of a nursing program at an accredited school of nursing.
• Knowledge and skills as normally acquired through the successful completion of a nursing program at an accredited school of nursing.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

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

Communication skills

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

ASN

BSN

ATT Authorization to Test

Job description

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, Tennessee, is seeking a nursing professional to provide patient care under the supervision of the Director, Clinical Manager, Preceptor, and Charge Nurse. The role involves direct and indirect patient care, documentation in the medical record, and timely communication across shifts to ensure patient safety.

The position emphasizes completing an accredited nursing program (ASN/BSN) with ATT, obtaining BLS within orientation, and contributing to a positive