REGISTERED NURSE 2* - 06302026-78819
Overview
This is the working level class in the Registered Nurse sub-series. An employee in this class may be assigned to work days, evenings, nights, and/or weekends in an institution, clinic, hospital, home care, or other health care setting. This class provides registered nursing care which involves nursing assessment and diagnosis, nursing care planning, nursing care implementation/intervention, and nursing care evaluation.
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.
Skills
Competencies (KSA's)
- Nimble Learning
- Decision Quality
- Drives Results
- Communicates Effectively
- Instills Trust
- Nursing & Nursing Techniques
- Clerical Administration and Management
- Knowledge of Nursing & Nursing Techniques
- Clerical Administration and Management
Benefits
Official transcripts are required prior to employment. This is an on-site position. 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.
Pay
$4,562.00 - $6,825.00 Monthly
$54,744.00 - $81,900.00 Annually
Schedule
On-site position. 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.