RN II (Pre-operative PAU)

West-Tennessee-Healthcare; Paris (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Paris, TN is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide quality patient care on the assigned unit during day shift, following the nursing process and directing other staff. The position also involves call back and overtime as required.

The role emphasizes collaboration, accurate documentation, medication administration, and discharge planning, with opportunities for professional growth and potential to supervise as needed.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Tennessee is required.
• BLS certification within orientation period; ACLS/PALS within one year.
• Proficiency with nursing process, documentation, and patient care planning.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial patient assessment and plans care for each patient.
• Documents care, monitors medical records, and coordinates with shifts.
• Provides bedside care, assists with procedures and treatments.
• Administers medications and supervises IV fluids and blood products.
• Notifies physician of patient status and supports rounds when indicated.
• Supervises nursing staff, assigns tasks by patient acuity and staff ability.
• Prioritizes physician orders and communicates with patients and families.
• Ensures patient discharge planning and collaboration with other disciplines.
• Maintains equipment checks and ensures safe waste disposal.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Patient care leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma/Associate/Bachelor in Nursing

Tools

EMR / Electronic Medical Records

Basic computer skills

Job description

Category: RN City: Paris State: Tennessee Shift: 8 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

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 anywhere within the WTH organization.
• 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 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. West Tennessee Healthcare complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered a position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to follow West Tennessee Healthcare's accommodation precautions to mitigate the spread of illness.