RN Emergency Services PRN
Company: Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulask
Location: Culleoka
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Description: The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department
provides direct and indirect patient care. He/She applies the
nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients,
including patient and family education and continuum of care
planning. The Registered Nurse must possess good communication
skills and must be able to effectively communicate with physicians,
peers, patients and families. He/She works collaboratively with all
members of the healthcare team to ensure quality care is delivered.
Will oversee LPN practices as directed by unit director. Essential
Functions Providing nursing care appropriate to the condition and
needs of the patient. Consulting and collaborating with physicians
and other healthcare professionals to provide care to the patients.
Establishing, reviewing, revising and following the patient plan of
care Administering medications and treatments within the scope of
practice for a Registered Nurse Recording patient care activities
including assessment, reassessment, and ongoing treatment notes
within the patients' medical record. Using a variety of computer
systems Operating medical equipment used in the care of the patient
Providing patient and family education related to treatment,
diagnosis, medications, discharge and self-care. Providing patient
care following nursing standards of care in a manner that promotes
excellent outcomes, avoids harm to patients, and promotes heath and
healing. Oversight of LPN practices. Unit specific duties. Must be
able to read and communicate effectively in English Must possess
the ability to work under pressure, to adapt quickly in changing
situations, to function dependently and independently and to be
flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of
settings. Non-Essential Functions Complete all assigned education
in a timely manner. Other duties as assigned. Must complete
department specific education. Organizational Expectations Actively
participates in Foundation Safety Behavior Tools and Tactics such
as Briefs, Debriefs, Huddles, Learning Board Activities, Executive
Patient Safety Rounds and reporting of unanticipated and unintended
patient events regardless of whether there is harm. Provide
effective mentoring Be loyal to the absent Always manage up
Consistent use of AIDET & 5 P's Uphold the facilities Standards of
Performance Qualifications: Job Requirements Minimum Education Must
possess an active TN RN license or a compact state license with the
intent to obtain a TN RN license within 30 days of hire. Required
Skills BLS - current or must obtain within 90 days from date of
hire. ACLS - current or must obtain within 90 days from date of
hire. PALS - current or must obtain within 90 days from date of
hire. NRP - current or must obtain within 90 days from date of
hire. STABLE - current or must obtain within 90 days from date of
hire. HWC (Handle With Care) - current or must obtain within 6
months from date of hire. Trauma Nursing Core Certification (TNCC)
- preferred. Emergency Nursing Pediatric Certification (ENPC) -
preferred.
Keywords: Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulask, Huntsville , RN Emergency Services PRN, Healthcare , Culleoka, Alabama
