Summary:

Provides professional nursing care to patients within assigned unit/area utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. Works flexible work schedules within service line in accordance with Float Pool staffing guidelines.

Education Requirement:

Graduate of an approved nursing school/program. Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the neonate, infant, toddler, preschooler, school age, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates. BSN preferred.

Experience Requirement:

One (1) year recent experience as a Registered Nurse.

Licensure/Certification Requirement:

Registered Nurse licensure to work in state of TN. Current CPR/BLS certification required. Additional license/certification may be required based on area of assignment.

Supervision Provided by this Job:

• There are no lead or supervisory responsibilities assigned to this role.

Physical Demands/Conditions:

• 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.")