Registered Nurse Surgery

Position Summary:
To coordinate, implement, and plan nursing care in a timely and accurate manner.

Position Requirements:
Formal Education / Training:
1. Earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university.
2. Licensed in the State of Tennessee.
3. BLS within 90 days of hire.
4. For 3rd floor telemetry unit
a. Basic arrhythmia within 6 months of hire
b. ACLS within 6 months of hire
5. For float pool and float pool extended
a. Basic arrhythmia within 6 months of hire
b. ACLS within 6 months of hire
c. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification within 6 months of hire
6. For critical care
a. Basic arrhythmia within 6 months of hire
b. ACLS within 6 months of hire
c. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification within 6 months of hire
d. AACN, CCRN or CCP certification within two years of hire
7. For Oncology
a. ONS chemo/immunotherapy certification within one year of hire
8. For Adult Emergency Room
a. At least one year of emergency experience preferred
b. TNCC Preferred
c. ACLS within 6 months of hire
d. PALS within 6 months of hire
e. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification within 6 months of hire
9. For Pediatric Medical Surgical
a. At least one year of pediatric in-hospital experience preferred.
b. PALS within 6 months of hire.
c. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification (8-hour, non-physical training) within 6 months of hire
10. For Pediatric Emergency Room
a. At least one year of pediatric emergency experience preferred
b. PALS within 6 months of hire.
c. ACLS within 6 months of hire
d. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification (8-hour, non-physical training) within 6 months of hire
e. ENPC or TNCC within 6 months of hire

Workplace Experience:
Adult Medical Surgical Patient Care Delivery
Pediatric Patient Care Delivery
Critical Care Patient Care Delivery
Oncology Patient Care Delivery
Adult Emergency Patient Care Delivery
Pediatric Emergency Patient Care Delivery

Equipment and Skills Training:
Standard patient care equipment for services provided. The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of setting . Equipment: Network Computer System; Omnicell Medication System; Telemetry; Pneumatic Tube System; AT&T Language Line.

Physical Environment:
Adult medical/surgical unit with patient population ranging from adolescent to > 99 years of age
Pediatric medical/surgical unit with patient population ranging from neonate to 21 years of age
Critical Care unit with patient population ranging from adolescent to > 99 years of age
Oncology unit with adult patient population
Adult emergency department with patient population ranging from less than one year of age to > 99 years of age
Pediatric emergency department with patient population ranging from neonate to 21 years of age.

Physical Effort:
1. Able to communicate in English verbally and legibly.
2. Requires prolonged standing and working for up to twelve hours a day
3. Able to stand/work for up to twelve hours a day.
4. Able to lift with assistance up to 250 lbs.

Key Results:
Performs a comprehensive assessment on all patients within the appropriate time of admission utilizing skills of observation, communication and examination; including data obtained from patient , family and other members of the healthcare team.
Plans the patient's care on an individual basis, identifying problems/needs, nursing diagnosis, standards of care/practice, interventions consistent with identified problems and attainable outcomes.
Plans for patient teaching, discharge and post discharge needs as appropriate for patient population.
Functions independently with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to areas evidence by adherence to policy, procedure and competency based assessment and no pattern or trend of problem.
Handles/transports/stores/prepares/administers medications/ solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Documents accurately and timely.
Reassess patient's condition, evaluate patient response and modify plan of care accordingly and in a timely manner.
Accepts charge responsibilities and assigns staff with consideration of patient condition and care requirement , acuity and complexity of patient's condition. Facilitates staff development
Maintains healing and therapeutic environment for the patient and family.
Maintains position specific qualifications.
Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications and special assignments.
Maintains their work areas and personal appearance in a way that reflects our professionalism and demonstrates to our patients, visitors, and coworkers the importance we place on cleanliness, orderliness, and safety.