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Collects patient data that are comprehensive and accurate, including: health histories, physical assessments, laboratory tests, growth and development, mental and emotional status, risk factors, family dynamics, and economic, environmental, cultural and religious factors affecting health. Interprets and analyzes collected data to formulate diagnoses. Develops plans, based on the diagnosis, that specify nursing actions unique to client needs and that include consultation with and/or referral to other health care providers. Intervenes to promote, maintain, or restore health, to prevent or treat illness, and to effect rehabilitation according to policy, guidelines and/or protocol. Writes and signs prescriptions and/or issues non-controlled legend drugs that are necessary to implement the plan of care. Evaluates responses to interventions in order to determine progress and to revise the data base, diagnosis, and plan of care. Participates in peer review and other means of evaluation to assure quality of nursing practice. Serves as a consultant in collection and interpretation of data by other health team members and development of treatment plans. Contributes to the professional development of other team members by participation in orientation of new staff and in –service education. Qualifications Necessary Special Qualifications: Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee and current national certification or eligible for national certification in the appropriate nursing specialty area. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee and national certification in the appropriate nursing specialty area are required within a reasonable time after employment. Possession of a Certificate of Fitness from the Tennessee Board of Nursing is also required within a reasonable time after employment. Details: Contact Information: AA/EOE The State of Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer For testing and state application information, visit the Department of Personnel web site. Send comments to Pamela.Curtis@state.tn.us
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