BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB Assists and performs nursing functions under the supervision of a Nursing Supervisor. All functions performed are within the limits of the Tennessee Nurse Practice Act and nursing policies and procedures. REPORTS TO Nurse Manager JOB REQUIREMENTS Supervisory Responsibilities: NO Minimum Education: Associate's Degree required Degree: Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing required License/Certification Required: Licensed Practical Nurse in State of Tennessee Minimum Work Experience: 1-year pediatric experience preferred REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Strong assessment and critical thinking skills Skills as outlined in the LPN orientation checklist Effective communication skills DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts a thorough health assessment of patients and record information accurately. Reports unusual data to nursing supervisor or provider in a timely manner. Assesses and identifies patient symptoms and problems. Reports unusual data to nursing supervisor or provider in a timely manner. Administers nursing care in compliance with the medical and nursing plan of care. Delivers patient care and education with understanding of identified or potential physiological and developmental problems, support the educational needs and learning level of families, and any present or potential environmental problems. Administers medications using various methods within scope of practice (i.e. orally, IM, etc.). Obtains and handles specimens according to policy. Adheres to infection control guidelines and appropriate use of PPE. Assists provider with appropriate therapeutic and diagnostic procedures within scope of practice. Establishes therapeutic relationship with patients and families. Provides the family or caregiver with education to address health promotion and a safe environment, topics include: Healthy lifestyles, Risk-reducing behaviors, Normal/age specific care and safety, Correctly evaluates and thoroughly documents response of the patient to treatments and interventions. Delivers patient care while meeting quality management expectation and using appropriate tools. Documentation completed in compliance with all departmental guidelines, promptly, thoroughly, and accurately. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment. Interacts with patients and families in a caring and professional manner to incorporate Child and Family centered care. Takes care to put patient at ease and create a comfortable environment that reduces the patient’s fear. Effectively and professionally interacts and collaborates with other providers of patient’s care. Explains procedures and medications in a manner that the patient or family understands. Acts as a patient advocate and assists the family in developing the skills to become advocates for their child. Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy. Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested. Assists with maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly clinical and patient care area environment. Acquires and maintains clinical competencies as demonstrated through return demonstration of successfully completing computer-based learning modules. Shares knowledge and skills with colleagues to enhance professional development. Willingly assumes all other duties and responsibilities, as necessary. Demonstrates energy, excitement, and passion for quality work. Inspires loyalty through valuing of people as the most precious asset in our organization; encourages and supports the leadership efforts of peers and colleagues. Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning for self and others. Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably. Consistently optimizes time efficiently and effectively and serves as a role model/resource for others. Respectfully uses hospital resources appropriately, avoiding miss-use, abuse or waste. Promptly, thoroughly, and accurately records applicable patient charges to ensure appropriate billing of services. Stocks supplies and equipment in a proactive basis and/or as directed. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required. Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending and reaching is required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required. Come work where you can make a difference everyday.
Opportunity for those Registered Nursing Students graduating in December 2025 or earlier with less than one year of acute care experience. This position will begin June 22nd, 2026, and requires a two-year full-time commitment. BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB Under the supervision of an individual licensed to practice professional nursing, the graduate nurse will manage individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. REPORTS TO Nurse Manager JOB REQUIREMENTS Supervisory Responsibilities: No Minimum Education: Bachelors Preferred, Associates Required Degree: Degree in Nursing License/Certification Required: Must provide proof of graduation from an approved school of nursing within the previous 90 days, and must provide proof of first authorization to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX); may practice for a period not to exceed 120 consecutive calendar days from receipt of authorization to take NCLEX and must practice at all times under the supervision of an individual licensed to practice professional nursing. Minimum Work Experience: Pediatric nursing experience preferred. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Excellent communication and customer service skills. Demonstrated clinical abilities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare needs of patients and formulates nursing diagnoses based on the analysis of that assessment data, and documents data in a concise and timely manner. Develops and follows a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes. Identifies expected outcomes for the plan of care individualized to the child, family, and situation. Implements and coordinates the delivery of care while employing strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward the attainment of outcomes. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Collaborates with the family in the conduct of nursing practice. All decisions and actions are on behalf of the patient and family and in all areas of practice are determined in an ethical manner. Integrates research findings into practice and, where appropriate, participates in the generation of new knowledge in innovative ways. Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues. Serves as a leader in the practice setting and in the profession. Acquires and maintains current knowledge and competency in nursing practice. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in planning and delivering care. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling is required up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20-30 lbs frequently, and 10lbs constantly to move objects of up to 150 lbs. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure to lifting or moving of up to 150 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, sitting squatting, reaching, and standing are required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required. Come work where you can make a difference everyday.
Opportunity for those Registered Nursing Students graduating in December 2025 or earlier with less than one year of acute care experience. This position will begin January 19, 2026, and requires a two-year full-time commitment. BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB Under the supervision of an individual licensed to practice professional nursing, the graduate nurse will manage individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. REPORTS TO Nurse Manager JOB REQUIREMENTS Supervisory Responsibilities: No Minimum Education: Bachelors Preferred, Associates Required Degree: Degree in Nursing License/Certification Required: Must provide proof of graduation from an approved school of nursing within the previous 90 days, and must provide proof of first authorization to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX); may practice for a period not to exceed 120 consecutive calendar days from receipt of authorization to take NCLEX and must practice at all times under the supervision of an individual licensed to practice professional nursing. Minimum Work Experience: Pediatric nursing experience preferred. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Excellent communication and customer service skills. Demonstrated clinical abilities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare needs of patients and formulates nursing diagnoses based on the analysis of that assessment data, and documents data in a concise and timely manner. Develops and follows a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes. Identifies expected outcomes for the plan of care individualized to the child, family, and situation. Implements and coordinates the delivery of care while employing strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward the attainment of outcomes. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Collaborates with the family in the conduct of nursing practice. All decisions and actions are on behalf of the patient and family and in all areas of practice are determined in an ethical manner. Integrates research findings into practice and, where appropriate, participates in the generation of new knowledge in innovative ways. Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues. Serves as a leader in the practice setting and in the profession. Acquires and maintains current knowledge and competency in nursing practice. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in planning and delivering care. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling is required up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20-30 lbs frequently, and 10lbs constantly to move objects of up to 150 lbs. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure to lifting or moving of up to 150 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, sitting squatting, reaching, and standing are required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required. Come work where you can make a difference everyday.
Opportunity for those Registered Nursing Students graduating in December 2025 or earlier with less than one year of acute care experience. This position will begin June 22nd, 2026, and requires a two-year full-time commitment. BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB Under the supervision of an individual licensed to practice professional nursing, the graduate nurse will manage individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. REPORTS TO Nurse Manager JOB REQUIREMENTS Supervisory Responsibilities: No Minimum Education: Bachelors Preferred, Associates Required Degree: Degree in Nursing License/Certification Required: Must provide proof of graduation from an approved school of nursing within the previous 90 days, and must provide proof of first authorization to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX); may practice for a period not to exceed 120 consecutive calendar days from receipt of authorization to take NCLEX and must practice at all times under the supervision of an individual licensed to practice professional nursing. Minimum Work Experience: Pediatric nursing experience preferred. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Excellent communication and customer service skills. Demonstrated clinical abilities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare needs of patients and formulates nursing diagnoses based on the analysis of that assessment data, and documents data in a concise and timely manner. Develops and follows a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes. Identifies expected outcomes for the plan of care individualized to the child, family, and situation. Implements and coordinates the delivery of care while employing strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward the attainment of outcomes. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Collaborates with the family in the conduct of nursing practice. All decisions and actions are on behalf of the patient and family and in all areas of practice are determined in an ethical manner. Integrates research findings into practice and, where appropriate, participates in the generation of new knowledge in innovative ways. Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues. Serves as a leader in the practice setting and in the profession. Acquires and maintains current knowledge and competency in nursing practice. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in planning and delivering care. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling is required up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20-30 lbs frequently, and 10lbs constantly to move objects of up to 150 lbs. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure to lifting or moving of up to 150 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, sitting squatting, reaching, and standing are required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required. Come work where you can make a difference everyday.
Opportunity for those Registered Nursing Students graduating in May 2026 or earlier with less than one year of acute care experience. This position will begin June 22nd, 2026, and requires a two-year full-time commitment. BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB Under the supervision of an individual licensed to practice professional nursing, the graduate nurse will manage individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. REPORTS TO Nurse Manager JOB REQUIREMENTS Supervisory Responsibilities: No Minimum Education: Bachelors Preferred, Associates Required Degree: Degree in Nursing License/Certification Required: Must provide proof of graduation from an approved school of nursing within the previous 90 days, and must provide proof of first authorization to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX); may practice for a period not to exceed 120 consecutive calendar days from receipt of authorization to take NCLEX and must practice at all times under the supervision of an individual licensed to practice professional nursing. Minimum Work Experience: Pediatric nursing experience preferred. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Excellent communication and customer service skills. Demonstrated clinical abilities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare needs of patients and formulates nursing diagnoses based on the analysis of that assessment data, and documents data in a concise and timely manner. Develops and follows a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes. Identifies expected outcomes for the plan of care individualized to the child, family, and situation. Implements and coordinates the delivery of care while employing strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward the attainment of outcomes. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Collaborates with the family in the conduct of nursing practice. All decisions and actions are on behalf of the patient and family and in all areas of practice are determined in an ethical manner. Integrates research findings into practice and, where appropriate, participates in the generation of new knowledge in innovative ways. Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues. Serves as a leader in the practice setting and in the profession. Acquires and maintains current knowledge and competency in nursing practice. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in planning and delivering care. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling is required up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20-30 lbs frequently, and 10lbs constantly to move objects of up to 150 lbs. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure to lifting or moving of up to 150 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, sitting squatting, reaching, and standing are required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required. Come work where you can make a difference everyday.
