Registered Nurse (RN)

Overview Under general supervision, is responsible for registered nursing duties of average difficulty based on a wide range of circumstances and performs related work as required. Responsibilities Provides nursing care and procedures according to physicians orders and nursing protocol. Administers medication according to the physician's orders and protocol. Evaluates possible side effects and the overall effectiveness of medication. Performs Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR, and other emergency responses. Participates in emergency response settings. Performs initial and ongoing assessments according to protocol. Collects patient and family health history data. Performs diagnostic tests on collected specimens to determine patient health status. Documents patient information according to standards of care. Completes patient health records (electronic and paper). Completes medication record sheets. Makes adjustments to the health care plan of care including changing the patient's goals and nursing interventions. Qualifications Education and Experience: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and experience equivalent to one year of registered nursing OR currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and education equivalent to a bachelor’s or graduate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university or a diploma in registered nursing from an accredited school of nursing. Necessary Special Qualifications: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee or holds a privilege to practice in the State of Tennessee under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A valid motor vehicle operator license may be required. Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions. Job Overview Distinguishing Features: This is the working level class in the Registered Nurse sub series. An employee in this class may be assigned to work days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends in an institution, clinic, hospital, home care, or other health care setting. The RN 2 provides registered nursing care which involves nursing assessment and diagnosis, nursing care planning, nursing care implementation/intervention, and nursing care evaluation. This class differs from that of Registered Nurse 1 in that an incumbent of the latter functions at the entry level. This class differs from Registered Nurse 3 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for supervision of staff. #J-18808-Ljbffr