RN-72 HOUR
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Job overview
Covenant Health Inc. is hiring a RN-72 HOUR. The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge provides direct nursing care for assigned patients, working three 12‑hour shifts per week with variable schedules. The role includes assessing patient needs, developing individualized care plans, ensuring compliance with policies, and collaborating with infection control while supporting new staff and nursing students.
Key focus areas include Assess and identify patients' physiological and psycho‑social problems and needs, Develop individualized nursing care plans with measurable outcome goals, and Ensure nursing care plans align with medical plans and current standards.
Successful candidates bring Graduate Of Accredited Nursing School, Current RN License Tennessee, and CPR Certification. Important skills include Assessing Patient Physiological And Psycho-Social Problems, Developing Individualized Nursing Care Plans, Ensuring Nursing Care Plan Consistency With Medical Plan, Adhering To Current Standards Of Care And Practice, Making Appropriate Assignments To Team Members, and Utilizing Patient Acuity Data.
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Overview
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room
Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts
Methodist Overview:
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge , part of Covenant Health, is a trusted regional hospital serving East Tennessee with advanced care and a personal touch. With more than 30 specialties, including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and vascular care, the facility offers innovative treatments for complex conditions like aneurysms, joint damage, heart failure, and chronic wounds. Backed by a team of over 1,000 healthcare professionals and 250 physicians, Methodist Medical Center combines state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care, earning national recognition for patient safety and excellence in stroke and heart care. Our facilities offer patients all the benefits of medical expertise and innovation while still embodying the convenience of a hometown medical center that is close to the support of family and friends.
Position Summary:
Assume direct responsibility and accountability for, and authority of, the nursing care of all patients assigned.
Normally scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week including every other weekend. Paid for hours worked and receives full-time benefits.
Responsibilities
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Assesses and identifies the patient's physiological and psycho-social problems and needs.
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Develops an individualized plan of nursing care for each patient in which goals, in terms of measurable outcomes, are stated.
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Ensures that nursing care plan is consistent with the medical plan and adheres to accepted current standards of care and practice.
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Makes appropriate assignments to team members by utilizing patient acuity data, and maintains accountability for members under his/her direction.
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Ensures nursing care adheres to current hospital/departmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
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Demonstrates principles of infection control and collaborates with infection control nurse to ensure safety of patients, staff, and visitors.
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Participates in the orientation of new personnel.
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Assists clinical instructors in providing learning experiences for nursing students.
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Documents review and/or revision of each assigned patient's plan of care at least every 24 hours.
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NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties as assigned.
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HEALTH/SAFETY/COMPETENCE: Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others. Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customer or patient population assigned. Must demonstrate competency of the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum, skill lists and/or standards.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Must have knowledge of:
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Etiology, pathophysiology and prognosis for illnesses and health problems;
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The nursing process;
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The management process;
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Current developments in nursing;
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Hospital functions, policies, procedures and regulations as they relate to nursing service.
For staff involved in the care of age-specific groups, knowledge of the bio-psychosocial needs of adult, geriatric and pediatric patients is essential. Special knowledge is required in growth and development needs of pediatric/geriatric patients where applicable.
EXPERIENCE:
Previous experience in department specialty preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:
Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, or have a temporary permit to practice. Must be currently certified (or scheduled for certification or recertification training according to department guidelines) in the life support program(s) specific to unit(s) worked (CPR, ACLS, NALS).
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Job Title RN-72 HOUR
ID T4544643
Facility Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge
Department Name EMERGENCY ROOM
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