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in Chattanooga, TN

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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location chattanooga, Tennessee

About this job

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse functions as a vital member of the healthcare team who contributes to the success the practice by demonstrating customer/patient focus, effective communication, professionalism, and teamwork. Will utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care provided to selected patient populations and their families.

Essential Duties:

* Perform general nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures.

* Obtain patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality.

* Obtain and document health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition.

* Provide patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.

* Execute prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitor and document treatment progress and patient response. Refer to/consult with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns.

* Educate patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.

* Document patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.

* Participate in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.

* Track quality assurance data and monitor for acute and chronic care management.

* May act as team lead for other nursing staff.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.

* Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

* Current/valid Registered Nurse license from the state licensing board required.

* Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) required.