RN ASN or BSN (A3-Perinatal High RIsk)

West Tennessee Healthcare; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN is seeking an RN with ASN or BSN to join the Perinatal High Risk unit on the Day shift. Under supervision, you will provide quality patient care using the nursing process and coordinate with the care team to support families during high risk pregnancies.

You will document assessments and care, supervise staff on the unit, administer medications and IV therapies, and participate in discharge planning and teaching.

Qualifications

• Completion of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate degree in nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial patient assessment utilizing the nursing process and age-specific needs; plans and delivers care.
• Documents initial assessment, care delivery, and pertinent information in medical records; monitors documentation by others.
• Coordinates bedside care; performs or delegates skilled procedures.
• Administers or supervises medications, IV fluids, blood and blood products.
• Communicates with physicians and collaborates with other disciplines for discharge planning and care.
• Prioritizes physician orders and ensures proper sequencing of tasks.
• Supervises nursing staff and evaluates standards of care on shift.
• Ensures safe handling and disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Bedside care

Medication administration

Team leadership

Patient education

Communication

Electronic medical records

Education

Nursing diploma/ASN/BSN

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Category:

RN

City:

Jackson

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

12 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

RN ASN or BSN (A3-Perinatal High Risk)

Under the general supervision of the Director and Clinical Manager, responsible for providing quality patient care using the nursing process, the direction of other nursing staff, and the operation of assigned unit on assigned shift as scheduled. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs initial patient assessment utilizing the nursing process and age specific needs, prescribes plan of care for each patient, updating as necessary, and confers with other shifts and departments to promote continuity of care.
• Documents initial assessment, delivery of patient care, and other pertinent information in patient’s medical record; monitors documentation of other personnel.
• Coordinates and performs bedside care of patients; performs, assists, or delegates with skilled procedures.
• Administers or supervises administration of scheduled and PRN medications, intravenous fluids, blood, and blood products.
• Informs physician of patient’s arrival, general condition, and pertinent physical and emotional findings, and assists the physician with treatments, examinations, and/or patient rounds when indicated.
• Assists in supervision of patient care given by nursing personnel; evaluates standards of patient care daily on assigned shift; makes assignments appropriate to patient acuity and competency of staff; and supervises and verifies accurate transcription of orders as required.
• Appropriately prioritizes physician’s orders.
• Communicates with patient and his/her family and collaborates with other disciplines for providing emotional support, teaching, and discharge planning.
• Checks emergency equipment and drugs on unit each shift as assigned or required.
• Performs as primary care giver, team leader, or charge nurse when assigned, delegating responsibilities to supportive personnel assigned to each unit.
• Assists in orientation of new personnel to unit and serves as a role model as required.
• Communicates information regarding patients and unit operation to other shifts and managers and uses proper channels of communication to other departments of the hospital.
• Communicates information or provides assistance to ambulance personnel, law enforcement agencies, community agencies, allied health groups, or support groups in accordance with unit policies/procedures.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
• Ensures the proper segregation and safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Completion of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate degree in nursing required.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse as approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing for practice in the state of Tennessee.
• Responsible for Continuing Education Units annually.
• BLS certification must be obtained within the orientation period, and certification must be kept current while in this position.
• ACLS & PALS is preferred
• NRP certification must be obtained within one year of employment, and recertification must be kept current while in this position. .
• Certification in area of clinical expertise by recognized authoritative agency desirable.
• Additional certifications may be required at department’s discretion.

EXPERIENCE:

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Skill and proficiency in the principles, concepts, and techniques of the nursing profession as normally acquired through the completion of a diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures of the hospital and completion of skills check sheet for designated areas as acquired through 3 month probationary period.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.