Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and experience equivalent to one year of registered nursing. Or currently licensed as a Registered Nurse and education equivalent to a bachelor's or graduate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university or a diploma in registered nursing from an accredited school of nursing. Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee or holds a privilege to practice in the State of Tennessee under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A valid motor vehicle operator license may be required. Under general supervision, is responsible for registered nursing duties of average difficulty based on based on a wide range of circumstances and performs related work as required. Provides nursing care and procedures according to physician's orders and nursing protocol. Administers medication according to the physician's orders and protocol. Evaluates possible side effects and the overall effectiveness of medication. Performs BLS (Basic Life support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses. Participates in emergency response setting. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

MTMHI SCHEDULES

1. We do a 3-3 rotation which consists of

*Week 1 - Monday or Tuesday, Friday and Saturday

*Week 2 - Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Note: Our week starts Sunday through Saturday

2. Special schedules:

We do not do special schedules or work 3 on, 3 off...

3. PRN Status:

*Open shifts will be provided to agency.
*They MUST work 4 shifts a month, including one weekend shift
* Provide availability for the following month by the 10th.
* Must adhere to Time and Attendance policy
*May be called outside of their provided availability, should the need arise.(It is understood that they may decline if not available)

RN JOB DESCRIPTION
1. After morning report communicate with staff your expectations, and safety concerns. This applies to RN3 & RN2.
2. Accountability rounds are to be completed by the oncoming and off going Charge Nurse. This can be done at the same time JCAHO rounds are being completed.
3. Primary Nursing: RN3 will take additional patients over 12 from RN2’s completing all required tasks for those patients. (When 3 nurses scheduled).
4. Treatment Team begins at 9:15 AM if RN3 has patients, they can give pertinent info to the RN2 to pass on to the Treatment Team. One nurse will do Treatment Team. RN3 can assist if needed.
5. RN3 may assist RN2’s with discharges. They are not required to do all discharges.
6. 24-hour report is to be completed/updated by the RN3/RN2 each shift with any pertinent patient information (Noting behaviors).
7. Incident reports are to be filled out by the RN who’s team the patient is on. Should another RN wish to assist with the incident report, be sure all information is correct and consistent. Ask Techs present during the incident for their input.
8. Nurse Crest on Unit is to be run by the Unit RN’s. All hands-on deck. All RN’s must be involved (restraining/de-escalating patient, getting meds, directing staff/patients for safety) Promote “one voice”.
9. If a Tech tells an RN a patient’s condition has changed etc. The patient’s RN must go out to assess/speak with the patient. Do no dismiss the concerns of the Techs.
10. If a staff member such as Environmental Services, Social Worker or any other MTMHI staff bring something to your attention, take them seriously and go check it out.
11. RN’s and Techs are to be present on the Unit engaging with the patients, not sitting at the horseshoe.
12. Notifications to physicians should not be via email or sticky note. Call and speak to the doctor. RNs are expected to communicate for the team to the provider. Document pertinent information in the IPN (Individual Progress Note)
13. RNs are the supervisors and mentors of the Psych Techs. Monitor the unit and your staff to ensure policies and procedures are being followed. Should a Tech require assistance, do not hesitate to assist, or educate as needed. Should you feel a Tech needs additional training, let the PHNUM know, and they will assist you.
14. Feel free to ask your PHNUM for assistance if needed.

Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing, Contract, Permanent

Salary: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12.5 per week

Medical specialties:

• Public Health

Physical setting:

• Clinic
• Hospital
• Inpatient
• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Nursing: 6 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Nashville, TN 37236 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Nashville, TN 37236: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person