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Graduate Nurse A8 (Cardiac Progressive)

West Tennessee Healthcare • Full-time • Jackson, Tennessee, United States • 7m ago

Category:

Nursing Unlicensed

City:

Jackson

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

10 - Other Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Director, Clinical Manager, Preceptor, and Charge Nurse, responsible for providing patient care and assigned procedures for assigned patients. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs direct and indirect patient care responsibilities as assigned by charge nurse and/or preceptor.
Ensures patient safety.
Documents delivery of patient care and other pertinent information in patients’ medical record and updates plan of care for assigned patients as necessary.
Performs responsibilities as related to the safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
Communicates information regarding patients and unit operations to RN, Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager, Director, and other shifts in a timely manner using proper lines of communication.
Communicates effectively with other departments with personnel from other departments in the hospital using proper lines of communication.
Performs and documents secondary assessment on patients in Med/Surg, Progressive Care, Post-Acute, and Skilled Nursing only. Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Unofficial transcript from an accredited school of nursing required to begin orientation
Completion of an accredited (ASN, BSN) school of nursing as evidenced by an official transcript OR diploma AND authorization to test (ATT).

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

BLS certification must be obtained within the orientation period, and certification must be kept current while in this position.

EXPERIENCE:

Successful completion of a nursing program at an accredited school of nursing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge and skills as normally acquired through the successful completion of a nursing program at an accredited school of nursing.
Basic computer skills preferred.

INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Communication skills to perform nursing care on a continuous basis and provide comfort and support to the patient and their family.
Ability to exchange and provide patient care information to licensed personnel.
Contributes to a positive work environment and the overall team effort of the department.

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS:

Not applicable to position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to perform frequent moderate to heavy lifting and transporting of patient and equipment.
Prolonged periods of standing and walking on a continuous basis.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

May be exposed to communicable diseases and bio-hazardous materials.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Works well under pressure.
Understands patient satisfaction is a top priority and is flexible and accommodating to meet the patient’s needs and protect patient’s dignity.
Understands and adheres to West Tennessee Healthcare’s compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
Assumes responsibility for insuring continued professional growth.
The employee is expected to adhere to all WTH policies and procedures.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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