Registered Nurse - Cardiac/Telemetry - Part Time Days

Job Description

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

Position Requirements

• Earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university.
• Licensed in the State of Tennessee.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.
• For 3rd floor telemetry unit: Basic arrhythmia within 6 months of hire
• For 3rd floor telemetry unit: ACLS within 6 months of hire
• For 3rd floor telemetry unit: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification within 6 months of hire
• For float pool and float pool extended: Basic arrhythmia within 6 months of hire
• For float pool and float pool extended: ACLS within 6 months of hire
• For float pool and float pool extended: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification within 6 months of hire
• For critical care: Basic arrhythmia within 6 months of hire
• For critical care: ACLS within 6 months of hire
• For critical care: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification within 6 months of hire
• For critical care: AACN, CCRN or CCP certification within two years of hire
• For Oncology: ONS chemo/immunotherapy certification within one year of hire
• For Adult Emergency Room: At least one year of emergency experience preferred
• For Adult Emergency Room: TNCC Preferred
• For Adult Emergency Room: ACLS within 6 months of hire
• For Adult Emergency Room: PALS within 6 months of hire
• For Adult Emergency Room: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification within 6 months of hire
• For Pediatric Medical Surgical: At least one year of pediatric in-hospital experience preferred.
• For Pediatric Medical Surgical: PALS within 6 months of hire.
• For Pediatric Medical Surgical: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification (8-hour, non-physical training) within 6 months of hire
• For Pediatric Emergency Room: At least one year of pediatric emergency experience preferred
• For Pediatric Emergency Room: PALS within 6 months of hire.
• For Pediatric Emergency Room: ACLS within 6 months of hire
• For Pediatric Emergency Room: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification (8-hour, non-physical training) within 6 months of hire
• For Pediatric Emergency Room: ENPC or TNCC within 6 months of hire
• ___ 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
• 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.
• ___ 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.
• Able to communicate in English verbally and legibly.
• Requires prolonged standing and working for up to twelve hours a day
• Able to stand/work for up to twelve hours a day.
• 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.