RN - ASN or BSN (KCC Medical Oncology)

West Tennessee Healthcare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide quality patient care on the day shift. Under the general supervision of the Director and Clinic Manager, you will use the nursing process and supervise other nursing staff on the assigned clinic shift as scheduled.

The employee may be called back and required to work overtime as needed by the clinic. You must maintain licensure, complete BLS within orientation, and ACLS may be required in specialty clinics.

Qualifications

• Completion of a nursing degree from an accredited program.
• Current RN license in Tennessee; BLS certification required; ACLS may be required in some clinics.
• Ability to work under supervision and coordinate with staff.
• Commitment to quality patient care and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial patient assessment using the nursing process and plans care.
• Documents care in patient records and ensures accurate transcription of orders.
• Administers medications, IV fluids, blood, and blood products as needed.
• Maintains infection control and sterilizes equipment between patient visits.
• Responds to emergencies, initiates CPR, and assists with physician rounds as indicated.
• Precepts new employees during orientation.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Medication administration

Infection control

Documentation

Team leadership

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

EMR

Computer skills

Job description

Category:RNCity:JacksonState:TennesseeShift:8 - Day (United States of America)Job Description Summary:Under the general supervision of the Director and Clinic Manager, responsible for providing quality patient care using the nursing process, the direction of the other nursing staff, and the operation of assigned clinic shift as scheduled. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the clinic.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, 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 care of patients; performs, assists, or delegates with skilled procedures.Administers or supervises administration of medications, intravenous fluids, blood, and blood products.Ensures the proper segregation and safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.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; and supervises and verifies accurate transcription of orders as required.Documents in patient’s record.Appropriately prioritizes physician’s, FNP, PA orders.Communicates with patient and his/her family and collaborates with other disciplines for providing emotional support, teaching, and continuum of care.Fulfills environmental duties to include cleaning exam/procedure room instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection control; sterilize any equipment or instruments according to scheduled maintenance program; keeping appropriate records; ordering, sorting, storing supplies; restocking exam/ procedure rooms.Checks emergency equipment and drugs each shift as assigned or required.Responds to medical emergencies, initiates CPR or appropriate action, and notifies appropriate personnel. Performs related responsibilities as required or directed. Contributes to a positive work environment and the overall team effort of the clinic.Performs preceptor duties to new employees to provide needed guidance during orientation.JOB SPECIFICATIONS:EDUCATION:Completion of a nursing degree from an accredited program.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.In specialty clinics, ACLS certification may be required.Certification in area of clinical expertise by recognized authoritative agency desirable.Additional certifications may be required at department’s discretion.EXPERIENCE:N/AKNOWLEDGE, 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, associate, or baccalaureate 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 STATEMENTWe 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.