Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
Documents patient care given.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Reports to the Director of Women's and Children's Services.
Minimum Education
Associate’sdegree in Nursing is required.
Bachelor’sdegree in Nursing is preferred.
Required License
RegisteredNurse - RN License in the State of TN or another compact state.
Required Certifications
BasicLife Support (BLS) - Required at the time of hire.
PediatricAdvanced Life Support (PALS)
Required Skills
Requirescritical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work withminimal supervision.
Mustbe able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Mustachieve a passing score of 85% on the Medication Administration Exam.