Registered Nurse, Ortho Neuro Unit in Knoxville, TN

Position Summary : Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Responsibilities • Correlates patient history and support systems within hospital care / nursing home care. • Assesses learning needs of patient and family. • Develops and initiates plan of care, involving patient and family. • Recommends interventions. • Evaluates plan of care. • Resolves problems regarding moderately complex issues without oversight or supervision. • Demonstrates willingness to precept employees / students as directed. Reviews clinical performance of preceptee with unit leader or clinical instructor. • Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills 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. Qualifications Minimum 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 : Must possess at least one (1) year of professional nursing experience. Licensure Requirement : Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN licensure. CPR required.