Registered Nurse (RN), Forensic Unit Nights

Job description

Nashville General Hospital is hiring for a full-time, Night shift Registered Nurse (RN) for our Forensic Unit in Nashville, TN. This is an 18-bed unit with a 4:1 patient ratio As a Forensic RN, you will be responsible for: - Administering medication and treatments - Admitting and assessing patients - Monitoring vital signs and symptoms - Running and ordering tests - Coordinating care with Physicians and Specialists - Charting Patient Progress Required Skills & Qualifications: - Graduate of an accredited Associate Degree, Diploma or Baccalaureate Degree program in Nursing preferred. - Possess a current licensure or permit to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee or compact state. - BLS required, ACLS preferred. - Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development necessary for assessment, range of treatment and care of forensic patients ranging from adult through geriatrics. - Knowledge of hospital and department policies and procedures, patient care procedures, and the ability to operate technical equipment as acquired through orientation. In addition, a working knowledge of TN Department of Corrections and Davidson County Sheriff’s Office poli...