Hospital RN

Summary

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org.

Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.

Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Position Summary:
To coordinate, implement, and plan nursing care in a timely and accurate manner.

Position Requirements:
Formal Education / Training:
1. Earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university.
2. Licensed in the State of Tennessee.
3. BLS within 90 days of hire.
4. For 3rd floor telemetry unit
a. Basic arrhythmia within 6 months of hire
b. ACLS within 6 months of hire
5. For float pool and float pool extended
a. Basic arrhythmia within 6 months of hire
b. ACLS within 6 months of hire
c. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification within 6 months of hire
6. For critical care
a. Basic arrhythmia within 6 months of hire
b. ACLS within 6 months of hire
c. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification within 6 months of hire
d. AACN, CCRN or CCP certification within two years of hire
7. For Oncology
a. ONS chemo/immunotherapy certification within one year of hire
8. For Adult Emergency Room
a. At least one year of emergency experience preferred
b. TNCC Preferred
c. ACLS within 6 months of hire
d. PALS within 6 months of hire
e. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification within 6 months of hire
9. For Pediatric Medical Surgical
a. At least one year of pediatric in-hospital experience preferred.
b. PALS within 6 months of hire.
c. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification (8-hour, non-physical training) within 6 months of hire
10. For Pediatric Emergency Room
a. At least one year of pediatric emergency experience preferred
b. PALS within 6 months of hire.
c. ACLS within 6 months of hire
d. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification (8-hour, non-physical training) within 6 months of hire
e. ENPC or TNCC within 6 months of hire

Workplace Experience:
___ Adult Medical Surgical Patient Care Delivery
___ Pediatric Patient Care Delivery
___ Critical Care Patient Care Delivery
___ Oncology Patient Care Delivery
___ Adult Emergency Patient Care Delivery
___ Pediatric Emergency Patient Care Delivery

Equipment and Skills Training:
Standard patient care equipment for services provided. The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of setting. Equipment: Network Computer System; Omnicell Medication System; Telemetry; Pneumatic Tube System; AT&T Language Line.

Physical Environment:
___ Adult medical/surgical unit with patient population ranging from adolescent to > 99 years of age
___ Pediatric medical/surgical unit with patient population ranging from neonate to 21 years of age
___ Critical Care unit with patient population ranging from adolescent to > 99 years of age
___ Oncology unit with adult patient population
___ Adult emergency department with patient population ranging from less than one year of age to > 99 years of age
___ Pediatric emergency department with patient population ranging from neonate to 21 years of age.

Physical Effort:
1. Able to communicate in English verbally and legibly.
2. Requires prolonged standing and working for up to twelve hours a day
3. Able to stand/work for up to twelve hours a day.
4. Able to lift with assistance up to 250 lbs.

Key Results:
Performs a comprehensive assessment on all patients within the appropriate time of admission utilizing skills of observation, communication and examination; including data obtained from patient, family and other members of the healthcare team.
Plans the patient's care on an individual basis, identifying problems/needs, nursing diagnosis, standards of care/practice, interventions consistent with identified problems and attainable outcomes.
Plans for patient teaching, discharge and post discharge needs as appropriate for patient population.
Functions independently with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to areas evidence by adherence to policy, procedure and competency based assessment and no pattern or trend of problem.
Handles/transports/stores/prepares/administers medications/ solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Documents accurately and timely.
Reassess patient's condition, evaluate patient response and modify plan of care accordingly and in a timely manner.
Accepts charge responsibilities and assigns staff with consideration of patient condition and care requirement, acuity and complexity of patient's condition. Facilitates staff development
Maintains healing and therapeutic environment for the patient and family.
Maintains position specific qualifications.
Demonstrates responsibility for assigned communications and special assignments.
Maintains their work areas and personal appearance in a way that reflects our professionalism and demonstrates to our patients, visitors, and coworkers the importance we place on cleanliness, orderliness, and safety.