Meharry

Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse will work under the supervision of the Nurse Manager. The RN provides patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing and accreditation standards. Assists in carrying out the medical components of the clinical service plan for the respective unit.

Essential Functions (Principal Duties and Job Responsibilities):

• Provide physical care for clients commensurate with RN training and under the supervision of Nurse Manager/Physician. Assists the physician in assessments, physical examinations and treatments such as taking blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration when needed. Collecting specimens for laboratory exams as ordered and needed. Also gives injections or TB skin test as per physician orders. Maintain clinical records and required paperwork in compliance with agency standards. Observes, records and reports indicative signs and symptoms of clients physical and mental conditions. Prepare, administers, and records the administration of medication as required. Receives and gives report on clients at the beginning and end of each work shift.
• Adhere to procedures regarding medication management. Participated as team member in treatment planning for each individual patient. Provide education pertaining to health, hygiene, nutrition, and prenatal issues as needed.
• Responsible for counting, recording, and keeping all controlled medications properly secured. Give reports on clients at the beginning and end of each work shift. Carries out college's policy and procedures.
• Perform other departmental duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Attend nursing monthly meeting, all necessary training assigned by Meharry Medical College, State of Tennessee and any other accrediting agency requirements assigned by the training coordinator.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required:

• RN training and TN licensure required.
• Minimum of six months to one year of related experience.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Experience in working with patients with substance use disorders
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation experience
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary treatment teams
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Bilingual (Spanish).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Meharry Medical College complies with Title IX and is an affirmative action employer. Candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination for an non-merit reason such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or veteran status.