RN/Weekender (5932)

Regional One Health

Memphis (TN)

On-site

USD 38,572 - 55,104

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Regional One Health in Memphis, TN is seeking a Part Time Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care within the Trauma Recovery unit. Weekend shifts are included, with day shifts available.

The role focuses on applying nursing processes, patient assessment, and collaboration with physicians and staff. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, RN licensure, and at least 1 year of inpatient experience.

Qualifications

Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the school age, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates.
Bachelor's Degree In Nurse Preferred
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Upon Hire Required
Minimum 1 year experience In caring for patients in an inpatient setting. Required

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care according to medical regimen and the nursing interventions appropriate for the patients' conditions and according to established standards, policies and procedures including care of the ambulatory practice patient.
Initiates assessment based on the patient's presenting problems or needs, the physician's medical diagnosis and the functional health framework upon visit.
Documents assessment, including nursing diagnoses or other clinical judgments.
Completes ongoing assessments according to outpatient and nursing policy and/or as determined by patient condition, such as, re-prioritizes care based on new information, continues to update nursing diagnoses, and involves family and/or other significant individuals in assessment activities.
Transports monitored patients, specimens, equipment and supplies to and from various areas.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

CPR/BLS

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

RN licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Trauma Recovery Rm - Memphis, TN 38103Position Type: Part TimeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nursing Services

Provides professional nursing care to patients within assigned areas utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patients. Perform assigned duties on the weekend shift.

What you will do

Provides nursing care according to medical regimen and the nursing interventions appropriate for the patients' conditions and according to established standards, policies and procedures including care of the ambulatory practice patient.
Initiates assessment based on the patient's presenting problems or needs, the physician's medical diagnosis and the functional health framework upon visit.
Collects key information from patient, family, laboratory, and other medical reports. Ensures that all consents necessary for treatment/procedure have been signed and that all prescribed identification procedures have been carried out.
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, technical, interpersonal and critical thinking skills to provide care, manage clinical competency and meet age-specific patient needs within the unit.
Completes ongoing assessments according to outpatient and nursing policy and/or as determined by patient condition, such as, 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 and consistent with the nature of the unit.
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 patient\'s response to interventions and progress towards outcomes are noted.
Responds and/or participates with medical emergencies.
Initiates and/or assists with CPR/BLS 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 in a customer responsive and courteous manner, in compliance with iRESPECT 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. Attends staff meetings, all mandatory in-services, and additional continuing education as required. Contributes to the annual review of unit-based scope statement and determination of important aspects of care for clinical review. Assists in the development of indicators, thresholds, study methods, and data collection as assigned. Responds to problems/opportunities to improve care. Supports and is involved in the organization’s performance improvement initiatives. Participates in and maintains competencies required for the position
Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel. Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement, and safety, environment and infection control standards.
Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes.

Qualifications

Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the school age, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates Required
Bachelor\'s Degree In Nurse Preferred
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Upon Hire Required
Minimum 1 year experience In caring for patients in an inpatient setting. Required

Physical Demands