Graduate Nurse Associate

OverviewGraudate Nurse Associate, Critical CareFull-Time, 72 Hours per pay period, Night ShiftLeConte Medical Center Overview:LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, our regions top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. Were a full-service, not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services, including top-tier specialists, a modern ER, and a beautiful Womens Center. Learn more about our amazing facility at https://www.lecontemedicalcenter.com/about-leconte-medical-center/.As youd expect, we offer our employees a robust benefits package, including:+ unmatched medical insurance,+ tuition reimbursement;+ student loan repayment assistance,+ certification bonuses;+ leadership and professional development programs;+ an employer-matched 401(k); and+ a generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program. RN, Registered Nurse, NursePosition Summary:This position is designed to facilitate the transition upcoming graduates of an accredited nursing program into the work force. Performs a wide variety of patient care activities and supportive services under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN).Recruiter: Jennifer Lawless || jlawles2@covhlth.com || 423-492-5011Responsibilities+ Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills (appropriate delegation grid competency checklist) to include appropriate delivery of care according to age-specific needs of the population served.+ Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight, height and intake-output measurements. Documents oxygen saturation if patient is connected to continuous pulse oximetry.+ Employs all established infection control policies including standard precautions, transmission-based isolation precautions, OSHA standards, safety measures and proper body mechanic in performance of job.+ Completes designated patient care activities and provides for patient comfort and privacy.+ Identifies and assists patients that need assistance with nutrition and/or hydration.+ If trained and competency demonstrated, empties drains, canisters, urine bags, bedpans and emesis basins and records intake and output.+ Helps to maintain clean and orderly patient and work environment.+ Assists RN in obtaining a thorough nursing history on assigned patients.+ Demonstrates effective therapeutic communication skills.+ Documents/maintains patient record as appropriate. Basic charting, admission history, basic observations under guidance of RN.+ Observes and reports significant changes in patient condition to RN.+ Obtains RN signature on all entries.+ Completes assigned tasks with minimal supervision, but seeks guidance when uncertain how to perform procedure.+ Communicates suggestions and/or complaints through appropriate channels. Displays cooperation, flexibility and positive behavior to patients and other staff members.+ Demonstrates ability to effectively perform under stress.+ Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.+ Performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsMinimum Education:Must have graduated from an accredited registered nursing education program. Must have applied and fulfilled all other requirements for licensure as a nurse, and be approved by the State of Tennessee to sit for Nursing Boards within 30 days of graduation.Minimum Experience:None required but able to perform as nursing assistant; previous hospital experience preferred. Must be able to operate computer and possess excellent interpersonal skills.Licensure Requirement:CPR required.Apply/ShareJob Title Graduate Nurse AssociateID 4045383Facility LeConte Medical CenterDepartment Name CRITICAL CARE UNIT