PRN RN Emergency Services
Company: Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Winche
Location: Winchester
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionSouthern Tennessee Regional Health System has an
opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Services
team. A Joint Commission accredited hospital, Sothern Tennessee
Regional Health System serves the patients of south-central
Tennessee with two locations (Winchester and Sewanee). Situated at
the foot of Sewanee Mountain, in southern Middle Tennessee, the
city of Winchester offers the best in small-town living while
offering quick access to other major cities such as Chattanooga,
Nashville, and Huntsville. Winchester has a host of top rated
schools, both public and private. Its economy is strong and
steadily growing thanks to major employers such as Nissan and
Arnold Engineering. Noted as a great place for outdoor recreation,
Winchester's beautiful Tims Ford Lake offers visitors an
opportunity for year-round fishing, hiking, and camping. If golfing
is more your style, you can enjoy The Bear Trace at Times Ford.
This 6,790-yard golf course designed by The Golden Bear, Mr. Jack
Nicklaus, has been named as one of the "Top Ten Places You Can
Play" by Golf Magazine. And just down the road from Winchester,
you'll find Lynchburg, TN. Home to another favorite tourist
destination, the nation's oldest registered distillery, Jack
Daniels. Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing
process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of
practice. Performs plan of care intervention, including medication
administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well
as other medical care treatment. Documents patient care given.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as
appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Assists
patients with performing activities of daily living, including
personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient
care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and
spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of
patient and/or family and provides patient/family education
appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Works as
an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the
patient. Perform other duties as assigned. May be required to
perform duties of the CNA, MA or LPN or other nursing staff on
occasion. Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service,
projects and committees as assigned. Adheres to and supports
policies and procedures of the STRHS. Works scheduled shifts
including overtime, when necessary. Accepts all call schedule as
directed. Maintains a neat and professional appearance in
compliance to the existing dress code. While performing this job,
occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all
employees. Compliance to the STRHS Standard of Behavior is
required. Compliance to Dress Code Standards. Should this job
description be filled by a PRN employee, they will be subject to
the requirements of that position. Reports to the Director of the
Emergency Department. Minimum EducationAssociate's degree
required.BSN is preferred. Required SkillsRequires critical
thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with
minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment
and take appropriate action. CertificationsAHA Basic Life Support
(BLS) within 30 days of hireAHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life
Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hireAHA Pediatric Advanced Life
Support (PALS) within 6 months of hireTNCC preferred
LicensesCurrent and active Registered Nurse Licensure for the State
of Tennessee.Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and
are looking for diversity in candidates for employment:
Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Keywords: Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Winche, Smyrna , PRN RN Emergency Services, Healthcare , Winchester, Tennessee
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