Registered Nurse (6358)

Registered NurseBurn Unit - Memphis, TN 38103Position Type Full Time Job Shift Night Education Level 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage None Category Nursing ServicesDescriptionThe Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within assigned areas utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patients.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.Completes ongoing assessments according to outpatient and nursing policy and/or as determined by patient condition:Assesses, plans and implements care of assigned patients.Documents care based on standards of care and practice and/or clinical priorities for documentation including:Responds and/or participates with medical emergencies.Provides teaching to patient/family in the care of disease/condition.Maintains patient medical records; documents patient status and care given; performs charting duties; records activities and observations.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.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.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.QualificationsGraduate of an approved nursing school/program RequiredBachelor's Degree in Nursing PreferredRN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure to work in state of TN. Upon Hire Required andBCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire RequiredExperience in caring for patients in an inpatient setting. Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the school age, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates. RequiredPhysical Demands:Standing - ConstantlyWalking - ConstantlySitting - RarelyLifting - FrequentlyCarrying - FrequentlyPushing - OccasionallyPulling - OccasionallyClimbing - OccasionallyBalancing - OccasionallyStooping - FrequentlyKneeling - FrequentlyCrouching - FrequentlyCrawling - OccasionallyReaching - FrequentlyHandling - FrequentlyGrasping - FrequentlyFeeling - ConstantlyTalking - ConstantlyHearing - ConstantlyRepetitive Motions - ConstantlyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination - ConstantlyRegional One Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.