Registered Nurse
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Regional One Health, home of one of the busiest Level I Trauma Centers in the country is currently seeking dynamic and energetic Registered Nurses to work on our Trauma Step-down Unit!!!JOB SUMMARY:Provides professional nursing care to patients within the Trauma ICU Step-down unit utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of an approved nursing school/program. Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates.EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse is REQUIRED. 1 year of experience working on a telemetry unit and/or ICU step-down experience is strongly desired. Experience in patient care as obtained through completion of an approved nursing program. An ability and willingness to apply nursing knowledge and skills and maintain clinical competency as required in the Trauma ICU Step down Unit. Demonstrated ability and willingness to work with patients growth and development needs, particularly related to patients who are chronically ill and/or functionally impaired. An ability to manage a sometimes chaotic work environment related to changing patient needs, including work with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes, and those who are dying. Demonstrates skill in the use of applicable equipment; mature judgment and initiative required; is able to work without direct supervision; shows professional interest through self-development, continuing education, and involvement in professional organizations; presents a positive attitude and professional appearance. Ability to give and follow written and oral instructions; ability to communicate effectively with others; ability to react and perform under stress in emergency situations; ability to effectively record and reflect observations; ability to plan and organize work for self and others; ability to exercise analytical judgment on work to be done.LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION: Registered Nurse licensure or permit to work in state of TN. Current CPR/BLS certifications required. ACLS within 6 months of hire. Critical Care Course required within 6 months of hire.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Prolonged standing and walking; lifting, turning patients and equipment; repeated bending, squatting and stooping; exposure to infectious agents. Visual acuity is needed to assess color changes, to verify accuracy of written materials, and to administer and accurately prepare medications. Heavy Work - Exerting up to 150 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 30 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (May be further defined as with or without assistance. )