RN Emergency Room - Contract Assignment (Nights)

Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse. Assists ER physician in the examining room. Normally fast paced environment. Reports to a Charge Nurse or head of the department. Requires an associate's degree and certification as a registered nurse. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

As a Registered Nurse at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, you’ll play a vital role in doing what you do best - providing quality care to our patients.

Jefferson Memorial Hospital is searching for a RN - Emergency Room (Short Term Assignment - 12 week Contract - $60/ hour (Nights - 7 PM to 7 AM) to work in our Emergency Room. Come join our family oriented culture. This is a 16 bed ER with approximately 25,000 visits annually. Facility is Stroke and Chest Pain Accredited.

Come join our family oriented culture. It's a great place to grow your Nursing skills with supportive Leadership!

This role Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse. Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Shift diff and weekend diff apply.

Qualifications:

• Must have an unrestricted TN or Compact Nursing License
• American Heart BLS & ACLS
• Graduated from an accredited US Nursing school
• 2+ years experience in a hospital setting preferred
• Associate's Degree

Jefferson Memorial Hospital serves Lakeway area residents with leading-edge Technology and a caring, East Tennessee spirit. The hospital’s Jefferson City campus opened in 2001 and the facility underwent a major construction project in 2011 that included renovation and expansion of the emergency room, a new intensive care unit and enhancements to waiting and registration areas.

Jefferson Memorial Hospital offers quality patient care with:

• Advanced technology and equipment
• Doctors trained in specialty areas such as pulmonology, orthopedics and cardiology
• Extensive outpatient surgery capabilities and diagnostic testing