RN, PRN Pool Plus - Enhanced (5559)

Regional One Health

Memphis (TN)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Regional One Health in Memphis seeks a motivated RN to provide professional nursing care in the Trauma Acute unit. This PRN night position requires active RN licensure in TN, a 2-year nursing degree, and BCLS/CPR certifications.

The role involves comprehensive assessment, planning, execution, and evaluation of patient care, with emphasis on patient teaching and discharge planning. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, document care, and participate in continuous training while

Qualifications

Associate's Degree from an approved nursing program and licensed to practice in TN.
BSN preferred for this role.
RN licensure required states TN or compact license.
BCLS and Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED certifications required.
Additional licenses/certifications may be required by unit.
Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience.

Responsibilities

Initiates assessment based on patient problems, physician diagnosis and care framework.
Collects key information from patient, family, labs and reports.
Determines nursing diagnoses and priorities with emphasis on teaching and discharge planning.
Documents assessments and nursing diagnoses.
Demonstrates clinical competency and critical thinking to provide patient care.
Manages care for conditions common to the assigned unit; performs rounds and reassessment.
Performs CPR/BLS/ACLS as required and responds to emergencies.
Supervises and mentors LPN and support staff; trains new team members.
Maintains patient records and uses computer systems for data entry and retrieval.

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (BSN) preferred

RN Licensure

BCLS - Basic Life Support

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

Additional license/certification may be required

Minimum 2 years RN experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Trauma Acute - Memphis, TN 38103

Position Type: PRN

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Night

Job Category: Nursing Services

A Brief Overview

Provides professional nursing care to patients within assigned unit/area utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. Works designated assignments in accordance with Float Pool staffing guidelines and needs of the unit.

What you will do

Initiates assessment based on the patient's presenting problems or needs, the physician's medical diagnosis and the functional health framework upon admission and patient assignment.
Collects key information from patient, family, laboratory, and other medical reports.
Determines nursing diagnosis and priorities for care with special consideration given to patient teaching, discharge planning, and the growth and development needs of the patient.
Determines which standards of care and practice apply to the patient.
Documents assessment, including nursing diagnoses or other clinical judgments.
Demonstrates knowledge and technical, interpersonal and critical thinking skills to provide care, maintain clinical competency and meet age-specific patient needs within the unit.
Demonstrates ability to manage the care of patients with conditions common to the assigned unit.

Performs clinical rounds and completes ongoing assessments according to nursing division policy and/or as determined by patient condition, re-prioritizes care based on new information, continues to update nursing diagnoses, and involves family and/or other significant individuals in assessment activities.

Assesses plans and implements care of assigned patients. Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as ordered by the Physician, consistent with primary and population‑specific standards of care and practice, with consideration given to knowledge gained from the initial and ongoing assessment of the patient.

Consistent with nursing division policies and procedures, demonstrated competencies, and with consideration given to risk management, infection control practices, and patient safety practices.
Consistent with the nature of the assigned unit, including but not limited to, admission/assessment interventions, administration of medication (IM, IV, SQ, PO), pain management measures.
Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes.
Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel. Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement, and safety, environment and infection control standards.

Determines the impact of nursing interventions on the patient's condition and recognizes the patient's progress towards meeting desired outcomes.
Documents care based on standards of care and practice and/or clinical priorities for documentation including, assessment and ongoing assessment findings, updated clinical priorities for documentation, therapeutic nursing interventions with special attention to patient education and discharge planning interventions, and patient’s response to interventions and progress towards outcomes are noted.
Prepares equipment/supplies and assists physician during treatments, procedures and examinations. Performs specialized duties applicable to assigned unit.
Responds and/or participates with medical emergencies. Initiates and/or assists with CPR/BLS/ACLS as required.
Provides teaching to patient/family in the care of disease/condition. Develops and implements patient teaching outlines including objectives, content, teaching strategies and evaluation of patient progress.
Maintains patient medical records; documents patient status and care given; performs charting duties; records activities and observations. Utilizes patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data.
Confers and works collaboratively with patient/family/hospital staff regarding all aspects of patient needs (i.e., patient admission/discharge of/transfer process, discharge planning, referrals, coordinating exams/therapy/rehab, requisitions for supplies, obtains medical records, etc.) in a customer responsive and courteous manner, in compliance with Premier Behavior Standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction.
Provides instruction, assigns and supervises LPN and other support personnel assigned to unit to complete the initial and ongoing assessments of patients and to provide clinical assistance as needed. Assists in the orientation and oversee the supervision of new staff members and students when they provide patient care, treatment, and services as part of their training.
Transports monitored patients, specimens, equipment and supplies to and from various areas.
Collaborates with forensic team and security to provide safe environment for patients in custody.
Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. Maintains required licensures/certifications required within assigned units/areas.
Works flexible work schedule within assigned service line in accordance with float pool staffing guidelines. Every other weekend and assigned Holiday.

QualificationsQualifications

Associate's Degree Graduate of an approved nursing school/program. Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the neonate, infant, toddler, preschooler, school age, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates. Required
Bachelor's Degree BSN Preferred
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure to work in state of TN. Required
BCLS - Basic Life Support BLS Required
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED CPR Required
Additional license/certification may be required based on area of assignment.
Minimum 2 years experience recent experience as a Registered Nurse. Required

Physical Demands