REGISTERED NURSE 2 - 06232026-78499

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.
• Compares assessment data to established acceptable ranges to determine abnormalities. 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. Communications may be with both internal and external entities.
• Educates the health care plan to patient, family, individuals, groups, and others as appropriate.

Competencies (KSA's)

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

Knowledge

• Nursing & Nursing Techniques
• Clerical
• Administration and Management
• Customer and Personal Service

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Active Learning and Listening
• Learning Strategies
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Monitoring
• Social Perceptiveness

Abilities

• Deductive Reasoning
• Speech Clarity & Recognition
• Auditory Attention
• Problem Sensitivity
• Prolonged Stamina

Tools & Equipment

• Electronic devices
• Variety of medical equipment and devices

TN Driver Standards

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.