RN/- Cardiology, Renal and Pulmonary

Overview

OverviewClin Nurse I, Cardiology UnitFull Time: 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift This is a Cardiac Telemetry unit that cares for Cardiac, Pulmonary and Renal patients; ranging from cardiac drips, various forms of oxygen delivery methods including stable tracheostomy patients (no ventilator patients) and hemodialysis/peritoneal dialysis patients. The population on the unit is highly varied from self-care patients requiring a work-up on an inpatient unit to total care patients. A majority of our patients have at least 2 comorbidities. The average length of stay is 4 days, some are admitted for less than 24 hours and some will stay with us for 2+ weeks. You will experience, learn and grow in your clinical skills on this unitPosition Summary: Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines.Responsibilities

Completes nursing history and initiates patient education.

Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members.

Implements plan of care appropriate to diagnosis. Evaluates care outcomes.

Problem solves and coordinates unit/patient care assignments, with supervision.

Introduces new employees/students to unit routines.

Participates on unit-based committees.

Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills (checklist) to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.

Supervises LPNs, Nursing Assistants, HUCs, Techs and sitters.

Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QualificationsMinimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.Minimum Experience: New graduate, within first (1st) year of orientation (move to level II after one (1) Year experience).Licensure Requirement: Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN license. CPR required.ID3072634FacilityParkwest Medical CenterJob LocationUS-TN-KnoxvilleDepartment NameCARDIOLOGY UNIT