RN-72 HOUR FLEX

Covenant Health; Jackson Square (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is hiring a Registered Nurse for night shift. This full-time role includes three 12-hour shifts weekly, every other weekend, and a premium shift differential.

The nurse assumes direct responsibility for patient care, develops care plans, and coordinates with the medical team while maintaining regulatory compliance and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Knowledge of etiologies and prognosis for illnesses.
• Understanding of the nursing process and hospital regulations.
• Familiarity with current developments in nursing.
• Ability to align nursing care with medical plans.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient's physiological and psycho-social problems and needs.
• Develops an individualized nursing care plan with measurable outcomes.
• Ensures care plan aligns with medical plan and current standards.
• Makes assignments to team members using patient acuity data.
• Ensures nursing care adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Demonstrates infection control principles and collaborative care.

Skills

Physiological assessment

Psycho-social assessment

Nursing care planning

Infection control

Team leadership

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse, Flex

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift

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:

Assumes 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. Receives a premium shift differential.

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 collabora…tm

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…

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).