Overview Graudate Nurse Associate, Critical Care Unit Full-Time, 72 Hours per pay period, Night Shift LeConte Medical Center Overview: LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, our region’s top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. We’re 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 Women’s Center. Learn more about our amazing facility at https://www.lecontemedicalcenter.com/about-leconte-medical-center/. As you’d 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, Nurse Position 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 || 423-492-5011 Responsibilities + 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. Qualifications Minimum 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/Share Job Title Graduate Nurse Associate ID 4045383 Facility LeConte Medical Center Department Name CRITICAL CARE UNIT