RN-72 HOUR FLEX

Covenant Health; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Shift differential

Job summary

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for Flex full-time night shift. You will assume direct nursing care for assigned patients, with three 12-hour shifts weekly and every-other-weekend coverage, plus a premium shift differential and full-time benefits.

You will assess and plan individualized care, ensure adherence to medical plans and standards, delegate tasks based on acuity, and participate in orientation and education for staff

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Knowledge of nursing process and patient care management.
• Understanding of hospital policies and infection control.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's physiological and psychosocial problems and needs.
• Develop an individualized plan of nursing care with measurable outcomes.
• Ensure care aligns with medical plan and current standards of care.
• Assign tasks to team members based on patient acuity data.
• Maintain adherence to hospital policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Demonstrate infection control principles and collaborate with infection control staff.
• Participate in the orientation of new personnel.
• Assist clinical instructors in providing learning experiences for nursing students.
• Document review/revision of each patient's care plan at least every 24 hours.
• Non-essential functions: other duties as assigned.
• Health/safety competence: ensure safe, efficient care.

Skills

Nursing process

Infection control

Patient assessment

Communication

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

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 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

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 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 FUNCITONS: 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).