REGISTERED NURSE 2 - 06232026-78499

Overview

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee or holds a privilege to practice in the State of Tennessee under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• A valid motor vehicle operator license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care and procedures according to physician orders and nursing protocol including administering medication, evaluating side effects and the overall effectiveness of medications, maintaining health care equipment and supplies, tracking drugs and instruments, performing basic life support, CPR, and participating in emergency response settings.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessments according to protocol collecting patient and family health history data. Performs diagnostic tests on collected specimens to determine patient's health status.
• Determines if patient goals and interventions are effective. Documents, completes, and maintains patient health and medication records. Makes adjustments to the plan of care including changes to the patient's goals and nursing interventions.
• Explains tests, procedures, and results to appropriate individuals according to protocol.
• Communicates with both internal and external entities. Educates the health care plan to patient, family, individuals, groups, and others as appropriate.

Knowledge

• Nursing & Nursing Techniques
• Clerical Administration and Management
• Customer and Personal Service Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Active Learning and Listening
• Learning Strategies
• Monitoring Social Perceptiveness
• Knowledgeable in Deductive Reasoning, Speech Clarity & Recognition, Auditory Attention, Problem Sensitivity

Competencies

• Nimble Learning
• Decision Quality
• Drives Results
• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust

Tools & Equipment

• Electronic devices
• Variety of medical equipment and devices

Salary

$4,562.00 - $6,825.00 Monthly
$54,744.00 - $81,900.00 Annually

Job Type

Full-Time

Location

Hohenwald, TN

Department

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, LEWIS COUNTY

Agency Information

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Driver Qualifications

Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.