Licensed Practical Nurse - Flex Pool, PRN

RN, PRN Pool Plus - Enhanced

Labor and Delivery - Memphis, TN 38103

Overview

Position Type PRN Job Shift Any Education Level 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage None Category Nursing Services

Description

A Brief Overview Provides professional nursing care to patients within assigned unit/area utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. Works designated assignments in accordance with Float Pool staffing guidelines and needs of the unit. What you will do

Provides nursing care according to medical regime and the nursing intervention appropriate for the patients' conditions and according to established standards, policies and procedures including care of the medicine and surgery patient.

Performs clinical rounds and completes ongoing assessments according to nursing division policy and/or as determined by patient condition, re-prioritizes care based on new information, continues to update nursing diagnoses, and involves family and/or other significant individuals in assessment activities.

Assesses plans and implements care of assigned patients. Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as ordered by the Physician, consistent with primary and population-specific standards of care and practice, with consideration given to knowledge gained from the initial and ongoing assessment of the patient.

Determines the impact of nursing interventions on the patient's condition and recognizes the patient's progress towards meeting desired outcomes.

Documents care based on standards of care and practice and/or clinical priorities for documentation including, assessment and ongoing assessment findings, updated clinical priorities for documentation, therapeutic nursing interventions with special attention to patient education and discharge planning interventions, and patient's response to interventions and progress towards outcomes are noted.

Prepares equipment/supplies and assists physician during treatments, procedures and examinations. Performs specialized duties applicable to assigned unit.

Responds and/or participates with medical emergencies. Initiates and/or assists with CPR/BLS/ACLS as required.

Provides teaching to patient/family in the care of disease/condition. Develops and implements patient teaching outlines including objectives, content, teaching strategies and evaluation of patient progress.

Maintains patient medical records; documents patient status and care given; performs charting duties; records activities and observations. Utilizes patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data.

Confers and works collaboratively with patient/family/hospital staff regarding all aspects of patient needs (i.e., patient admission/discharge of/transfer process, discharge planning, referrals, coordinating exams/therapy/rehab, requisitions for supplies, obtains medical records, etc.) in a customer responsive and courteous manner, in compliance with Premier Behavior 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. Assists in the orientation and oversee the supervision of new staff members and students when they provide patient care, treatment, and services as part of their training.

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 required licensures/certifications required within assigned units/areas.

Works flexible work schedule within assigned service line in accordance with float pool staffing guidelines.

Qualifications

Associate's Degree Graduate of an approved nursing school/program. Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the neonate, infant, toddler, preschooler, school age, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates. Required

Bachelor's Degree BSN Preferred

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure to work in state of TN. Required

BCLS - Basic Life Support BLS Required

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED CPR Required

Additional license/certification may be required based on area of assignment.

Minimum 2 years experience recent experience as a Registered Nurse. Required

Physical Demands

Standing - Constantly

Walking - Constantly

Sitting - Rarely

Lifting - Frequently

Carrying - Frequently

Pushing - Occasionally

Pulling - Occasionally

Climbing - Occasionally

Balancing - Occasionally

Stooping - Frequently

Kneeling - Frequently

Crouching - Frequently

Crawling - Occasionally

Reaching - Frequently

Handling - Frequently

Grasping - Frequently

Feeling - Constantly

Talking - Constantly

Hearing - Constantly

Repetitive Motions - Constantly

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Regional One Health is an equal opportunity employer.

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