Registered Nurse (Observation Unit)

The VIOS Clinic; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The VIOS Clinic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Observation Unit to provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care for patients requiring short-term monitoring and treatment.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, educate patients and families, and document care and responses in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure and strong clinical assessment skills.
• Ability to implement care plans and administer medications safely.
• Effective communication and teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Proficient documentation in an electronic medical record (EMR).
• Patient- and family-centered education skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and deliver direct patient care.
• Monitor vital signs and clinical status continuously to identify changes promptly.
• Coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to support safe, timely discharges or admissions.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and case managers as part of the care process.
• Educate patients and families on care, instructions, and treatment plans.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient response accurately in the EMR.
• Follow safety, infection-prevention, and clinical standards.
• Contribute to quality improvement and ongoing professional development.

Skills

RN Licensure

Clinical assessment

Vital sign monitoring

Care plan implementation

Team communication

EMR documentation

Patient education

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Observation Unit

Provide evidence-based, high-quality nursing care for patients needing short-term monitoring and treatment. Perform comprehensive assessments and develop/implement individualized care plans to support early recognition of clinical changes.

Key Duties

• Administer medications and deliver direct patient care
• Monitor vital signs and clinical status continuously to identify changes promptly
• Coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to support safe, timely discharges or admissions
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and case managers as part of the care process
• Educate patients and families on care, instructions, and treatment plans
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient response accurately in the EMR
• Follow safety, infection-prevention, and clinical standards
• Contribute to quality improvement and ongoing professional development

Qualifications / Skills

• Current RN licensure and strong clinical assessment and monitoring skills
• Ability to implement care plans and administer medications safely
• Effective communication and teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting
• Proficient documentation in an electronic medical record (EMR)
• Patient- and family-centered education skills