RN 7P-7A - Med/Surg

Performs a comprehensive assessment on all patients within the appropriate time of admission utilizing skills of observation, communication and examination; including data obtained from patient, family and other members of the healthcare team.
Plans the patient’s care on an individual basis, identifying problems/needs, nursing diagnosis, standards of care/practice, interventions consistent with identified problems and attainable outcomes.
Plans for patient teaching, discharge and post discharge needs as appropriate for patient population.
Functions independently with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to areas evidence by adherence to policy, procedure and competency based assessment and no pattern or trend of problem.
Safely administers and documents medications and patient’s response to medications according to established procedures as evidenced by lack of repeated errors or patterns.
Documents legibly with correct abbreviations on correct forms in a timely manner.
Reassess patient’s condition, evaluate patient response and modify plan of care accordingly and in a timely manner.
Accepts charge responsibilities and assigns staff with consideration of patient condition and care requirement, acuity and complexity of patient’s condition.
Maintains position specific qualifications.
Facilitates staff development.
Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications.
Demonstrates responsibility for cost containment.
REQUIREMENTS
Formal Education / Training:1. Licensed by the State of Tennessee.
2. Graduate of an approved school of nursing
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Workplace Experience: Patient Care Delivery
Equipment and Skills Training:Standard patient care equipment for services provided. The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of setting. Equipment: Network Computer System, Pneumatic Tube System, Epidural Catheter Pumps, Pyxis Medication System, AT&T Language Line, Telemetry.
Physical Environment:A medical/surgical unit with patient population ranging from less than one year of age> ninety-nine years of age.
Physical Effort:1. Able to communicate in English verbally and legibly.
2. Able to stand/work for up to twelve hours a day.
3. Able to lift with assistance up to 250 lbs.