RN Medical Surgical Days
Company: Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Winche
Location: Winchester
Posted on: September 27, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description10K sign-on bonus is available to well qualified
applicants!Southern Tennessee Regional Health System has an
opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Medical Surgical
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. Job Description 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. Reports to the Director of Med Surg. Minimum
EducationAssociate's degree is required. 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 hire. LicensesMust be a
licensed Registered Nurse with the State of Tennessee or a licensed
Registered Nurse from a Compact State with the proper Tennessee
paperwork filed within 30 days of hire.Equal opportunity and
affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in
candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected
Veteran
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