Registered Nurse, Women's Services

About This Role

This Registered Nurse (RN) position in Women's Services provides direct patient care across various age groups, utilizing the nursing process and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. The role involves assessing patient conditions, developing care plans, and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition
• Establishes a plan of care involving the patient according to their capabilities and desires
• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift
• Assists in determining staffing levels and assignments based on staff availability, abilities, census, patient acuity, and work/patient flow
• Provides direct patient care as needed
• Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving
• Takes patient assignments to meet staffing needs
• Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues affecting desired patient outcomes
• Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, managing them through established channels
• Performs role-specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers
• Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care

Requirements

• Current Tennessee Registered Nurse license
• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• BCLS certification

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification
• NRP certification
• Handle with Care certification

Benefits