CLIN NURSE III
Position Summary
Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Correlates patient history and support systems across continuum of care. Completes nursing history and initiates patient education. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams making recommendations to facilitate patient care. Implements plan of care appropriate to diagnosis and patient needs. Evaluates outcomes. Resolves issues regarding complex issues without oversight or supervision.
Clinical Expertise and Knowledge
Demonstrates active participation in unit or facility activities. Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age specific needs of the population served. Leads process improvement initiatives as directed that facilitate achievement of department/facility goals and quality initiatives.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Serves as Clinical Coach in orientation/continuing education of new employees and students as directed.
- Serves as instructor for annual continuing education events such as skills day, education programs, new equipment in-services, etc. as directed.
- Supervises LPNs, Nursing Assistants, HUCs, Techs, and sitters.
Qualifications
- Minimum of three (3) years professional experience.
- Tennessee RN license.
- CPR required.