RN

Covenant Health; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the GI Lab - Endoscopy at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge to provide direct clinical nursing care for patients undergoing GI procedures. The role requires strong assessment, planning, and collaboration with the care team to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

The RN will develop individualized care plans, coordinate with physicians and support staff, and participate in teaching and mentoring of students and new hires as part of

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Knowledge of etiology, pathophysiology and prognosis for illnesses.
• Familiar with the nursing process and hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Assesses physiological and psycho-social needs of patients.
• Develops individualized care plans with measurable outcomes.
• Ensures care plans align with medical orders and current standards.
• Assigns tasks to team members based on acuity data and maintains accountability.
• Ensures adherence to hospital policies and infection control practices.
• Supports orientation of new personnel and nursing students.
• Documents updates to each patient's plan of care at least every 24 hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Infection control

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse, GI Lab - Endoscopy

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts

Methodist Overview:

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is a trusted regional hospital serving East Tennessee with advanced care anda personaltouch. With more than 30 specialties, including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and vascular care, thefacilityoffers innovative treatments for complex conditions like aneurysms, joint damage, heart failure, and chronic wounds. Backed by a team of over 1,000 healthcare professionals and 250 physicians, MethodistMedical Centercombinesstate-of-the-arttechnology with compassionate care, earning national recognition for patient safety and excellence in stroke and heart care.Our facilities offer patients all the benefits of medicalexpertiseand innovation while still embodying the convenience of a hometown medical center that is close to the support of family and friends.

Position Summary:

Assume direct responsibility and accountability for, and authority of, the nursing care of all patients assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and identifies the patient's physiological and psycho-social problems and needs.
• Develops an individualized plan of nursing care for each patient in which goals, in terms of measurable outcomes, are stated.
• Ensures that nursing care plan is consistent with the medical plan and adheres to accepted current standards of care and practice.
• Makes appropriate assignments to team members by utilizing patient acuity data, and maintains accountability for members under his/her direction.
• Ensures nursing care adheres to current hospital/departmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Demonstrates principles of infection control and collaborates with infection control nurse to ensure safety of patients, staff, and visitors.
• Participates in the orientation of new personnel.
• Assists clinical instructors in providing learning experiences for nursing students.
• Documents review and/or revision of each assigned patient's plan of care at least every 24 hours.
• NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties as assigned.
• HEALTH/SAFETY/COMPETENCE: Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others. Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customer or patient population assigned. Must demonstrate competency of the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum, skill lists and/or standards.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Must have knowledge of:

• Etiology, pathophysiology and prognosis for illnesses and health problems;
• The nursing process;
• The management process;
• Current developments in nursing;
• Hospital functions, policies, procedures and regulations as they relate to nursing service.

For staff involved in the care of age-specific groups, knowledge of the bio-psychosocial needs of adult, geriatric and pediatric patients is essential. Special knowledge is required in growth and development needs of pediatric/geriatric patients where applicable.

EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience in department specialty preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:

Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, or have a temporary permit to practice. Must be currently certified (or scheduled for certification or recertification training according to department guidelines) in the life support program(s) specific to unit(s) worked (CPR, ACLS, NALS).