RN TEAM LEADER PRN - Blount Memorial Hospital
Maryville, TN 37804
About the Job
- JOB SUMMARY
Provides oversight of patient care during their shift to ensure all needs are met. Serves as a resource and support to unit staff. Facilitates effective communication between nursing staff, physicians and other departments in relation to patient care.
- JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education and/or experience: Current licensure to practice professional nursing in Tennessee. Competent in BLS and / or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area or completion upon hire. Healthcare experience required.
Knowledge: Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, license practical nurse and nursing assistants. Knowledge of and appropriate application of nursing process. Knowledge of infection control procedures, safety precautions, techniques involved in administering routine medications and / or treatments to patients. Basic computer knowledge
Skills: Patient Assessment, Individualized Care planning, Critical thinking skills, Excellent Customer service, Active listening
Abilities: Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others. Ability to demonstrate emotional maturity by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively. Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families. Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the individualized nursing care plan. Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment and follow-up. Ability to use computer and learn new software programs. Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools. Ability to think critically and problem solve while remaining focused and organized in a stressful and fast paced environment. Ability to work flexible hours and days to meet facility needs.
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