RN-72 HOUR

Covenant Health; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is seeking an Registered Nurse for the Family Birthing Center. The role involves direct nursing care for labor and delivery patients, typically three 12-hour shifts per week, with every other weekend, and full-time benefits.

You will assess patients, develop individualized care plans, and ensure care aligns with medical plans and standards while maintaining infection control and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Knowledge of the nursing process and hospital operations.
• Understanding etiologies, pathophysiology, and prognosis for illnesses.
• Experience in Labor and delivery or Mother Baby preferred.
• Current CPR/ACLS/NALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify the patient’s physiological and psycho-social problems and needs.
• Develop an individualized plan of nursing care with measurable outcomes.
• Ensure nursing care plan aligns with medical plan and current standards.
• Assign tasks to team members using patient acuity data.
• Adhere to hospital/department policies and infection control practices.
• Mentor/orient new personnel and assist clinical instructors.
• Document review/revision of each patient’s plan of care at least every 24 hours.
• Non-essential functions: other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient assessment

Care planning

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

TN RN license or temporary permit

Job description

Registered Nurse, Family Birthing Center
Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Methodist Overview
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge , part of Covenant Health, is a trusted regional hospital serving East Tennessee with advanced care and a personal touch. With more than 30 specialties, including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and vascular care, the facility offers 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, Methodist Medical Center combines state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care, earning national recognition for patient safety and excellence in stroke and heart care. Our facilities offer patients all the benefits of medical expertise and 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.
Normally scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week including every other weekend. Paid for hours worked and receives full-time benefits.
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. Minimum 1 year experience in Labor and delivery, Mother Baby or LDRP 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).