The RN is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability of patient care by applying the nursing process; care provided will address physical, psychosocial and discharge needs; the Registered Nurse guides and supervises assigned nursing personnel, collaborates with other healthcare professionals, coordinates ancillary services and functions within the policies and procedures of the hospital and the legal framework of the State of Tennessee; the Registered Nurse demonstrates ongoing professional growth and self-development.
As a Registered Nurse (RN), Endoscopy you will:
- Provide care for individuals based upon age-specific needs utilizing a developmental perspective
- Systematically and continuously collects, records, and appropriately communicates data regarding the infant'/family's health status
- Evaluate and documents patients responses to all interventions and procedures carried out both on a physical, psychological, and developmental basis
- Develop plan of nursing care in conjunction with the individual/parent/guardian and/or family and includes expected outcomes appropriate for the nursing diagnosis and unique patient/family needs
- Actively participates in patient education by appropriately utilizing available resources and adjusting it to meet the patient's individual needs and level of understanding
- Consult, re-evaluate, and revise multidisciplinary plan of care based on patient's progress and behaviors
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Graduate of an approved nursing program, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Required
- Active license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Tennessee
- BLS required
- ACLS Preferred or completion within 6 months of hire
- 1 year experience as Registered Nurse, Endoscopy experience preferred
About Nashville General Hospital
Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville’s original community-based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community
Our benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance within first 31 days of employment
- Programs to reduce share of deductible and total out-of-pocket expenses
- Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses
- Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay
- Life Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage equal to $50,000 ($32,500 if you are age 65 or older), at no cost to you.
- Retirement Plan - eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution
- Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends
- Tuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents
- 12 paid holidays - any holiday worked is another holiday banked
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Free Parking for all employees
Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
