Registered Nurse 4 for Dayshift in Nashville TN

Registered Nurse 4

Location: Nashville, TN 37214 [Onsite]

Duration: 2 years with possible extension

Job Description:

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. Currently licensed as a registered nurse in the department or holds a privilege to practice in the state department under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A valid motor vehicle operator license may be required. 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. Provides nursing care and procedures according to physician's 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 BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses. Participates in emergency response setting. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

MTMHI Schedules:

1. We do a 3-3 rotation which consists of:

• Week 1 - Monday or Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
• Week 2 - Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Note: Our week starts Sunday through Saturday

2. Special schedules: We do not do special schedules or work 3 on, 3 off...

3. PRN Status:

• Open shifts will be provided to agency.
• They MUST work 4 shifts a month, including one weekend shift
• Provide availability for the following month by the 10th.
• Must adhere to Time and Attendance policy
• May be called outside of their provided availability, should the need arise. (It is understood that they may decline if not available)

Qualifications:

Certifications - RN License

Ability to Work Independently

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Applying Dressings

Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA/BLS

Basic Patient Care

Blood Glucose Checks

Computer Literacy

Critical Thinking

Electronic Medical Records

Ethics

Eye Drops

Fall Precautions

Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records

Input and Output Measurements

Knowledge of HIPAA

Knowledge of Scope of Practice

Maintaining Confidentiality

Maintaining Quality Control Standards

Patient/Family Education

Patient Teaching for Medication

Universal/Standard Cleanliness Precautions

Vital Sign Measurement

Weight and Height Measurement

Wound Care