Registered Nurse Trauma OR Nights

Overview

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within assigned areas utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patients.

• Provides nursing care according to medical regimen and nursing interventions appropriate for the patients' conditions and according to established standards, policies and procedures including care of the ambulatory practice patient.
• Initiates assessment based on the patient's presenting problems or needs, the physician's medical diagnosis and the functional health framework upon visit.
• Collects key information from patient, family, laboratory, and other medical reports; ensures that all consents for treatment/procedure have been signed and that all prescribed identification procedures have been carried out.
• Determines nursing diagnoses and priorities for care with emphasis on patient teaching, discharge planning, and growth and development needs of the patient.
• Determines applicable standards of care and practice for the patient; documents assessment, including nursing diagnoses or other clinical judgments.
• Demonstrates knowledge, technical, interpersonal and critical thinking skills to provide care, manage clinical competency and meet age-specific patient needs within the unit.
• Completes ongoing assessments according to outpatient and nursing policy, re-prioritizes care based on new information, updates nursing diagnoses, and involves family or other significant individuals in assessment activities.
• Assesses, plans and implements care of assigned patients; performs therapeutic nursing interventions as ordered by the physician; aligns with standards of care and practice and unit policies.
• Provides care consistent with the nature of the unit, including history and physical assessment, administration of medications, treatments and immunizations, preparation for examinations/procedures, pain control, and patient safety monitoring.
• Monitors patient responses during treatment/procedure; initiates corrective action for adverse symptoms such as respiratory or cardiac changes; coordinates patient referrals; provides patient education.
• Documents care according to standards of care and practice; records assessment findings, interventions, and patient progress.
• Responds to emergencies and participates in CPR/BLS as required; provides teaching to patient/family about disease/condition; develops and implements patient teaching outlines and evaluates progress.
• Maintains and updates patient medical records; uses patient computer systems for data entry and retrieval.
• Collaborates with patient/family/hospital staff in a courteous, responsive manner; supports iRESPECT standards and promotes patient/customer satisfaction.
• Provides instruction, assigns and supervises LPN and other support personnel; assists in orientation and supervision of new staff and students as part of training.
• Transports monitored patients, specimens, equipment and supplies as needed; collaborates with forensic team and security to maintain a safe environment for patients in custody.
• Completes required training, attends mandatory in-services, participates in unit-based performance improvement initiatives, and maintains competencies for the position.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment in accordance with policies and infection control standards; prepares and maintains required records and reports for administrative and compliance purposes.

• Graduate of an approved nursing school/program (Required).
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred).
• RN
  - Registered Nurse with State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure to work in state of TN (Upon Hire Required).
• BCLS
  - Basic Life Support (Upon Hire Required).
• Experience in inpatient care; skilled to work with school age, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric populations as required.

• 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 committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.