Rn, prn pool plus - enhanced (6740)

Job Details:

Job Location: Rout Neonatal ICU - Memphis, TN 38103

Position Type: PRN

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Nursing Services

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.
• Initiates assessment based on the patient's presenting problems or needs, the physician's medical diagnosis and the functional health framework upon admission and patient assignment.
• Collects key information from patient, family, laboratory, and other medical reports.
• Determines nursing diagnosis and priorities for care with special consideration given to patient teaching, discharge planning, and the growth and development needs of the patient.
• Documents assessment, including nursing diagnoses or other clinical judgments.
• Demonstrates knowledge and technical, interpersonal and critical thinking skills to provide care, maintain clinical competency and meet age-specific patient needs within the unit.
• Performs clinical rounds and completes ongoing assessments according to nursing division policy and/or as determined by patient condition.
• Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel.
• Documents care based on standards of care and practice and/or clinical priorities for documentation.
• Prepares equipment/supplies and assists physician during treatments, procedures and examinations.
• Responds and/or participates with medical emergencies.
• Provides teaching to patient/family in the care of disease/condition.
• Confers and works collaboratively with patient/family/hospital staff regarding all aspects of patient needs.
• Assists in the orientation and oversee the supervision of new staff members and students.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree Graduate of an approved nursing school/program.
• 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.
• 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.