RN - Urology Charge Nurse (Day Shift)

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

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN is seeking an RN (ASN or BSN) to join the Urology unit on a 12-day shift. You will provide compassionate patient care using the nursing process, supervise staff, and coordinate with physicians on rounds and treatments.

You will document care and assessments, administer medications and IV therapies, and support discharge planning while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Tennessee RN licensure and BLS are required; ACLS/PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate degree in nursing required.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse as approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing for practice in the state of Tennessee.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient assessment and develop plan of care.
• Document assessments, care delivery, and relevant information in the medical record.
• Coordinate bedside care and assist/delegate skilled procedures.
• Administer or supervise medications, IV fluids, blood, and products.
• Notify physicians of patient status and assist with rounds and treatments.
• Supervise nursing staff and assign tasks based on acuity and staff competence.
• Communicate with patients and families; collaborate with other disciplines for care and discharge planning.
• Ensure emergency equipment readiness and proper drug disposal.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Nursing documentation

Bedside care

Medication administration

Patient communication

Team supervision

Education

RN diploma/ASN/BSN

TN RN licensure

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

PALS preferred

NRP within 1 year

Job description

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN is seeking an RN (ASN or BSN) to join the Urology unit on a 12-day shift. You will provide compassionate patient care using the nursing process, supervise staff, and coordinate with physicians on rounds and treatments.

You will document care and assessments, administer medications and IV therapies, and support discharge planning while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Tennessee RN licensure and BLS are required; ACLS/PALS preferred.