PRN RN Emergency Services Position Available In Madison, Alabama

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSouthern Tennessee Regional Health System has anopportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Servicesteam. A Joint Commission accredited hospital, Sothern TennesseeRegional Health System serves the patients of south-centralTennessee with two locations (Winchester and Sewanee). Situated atthe foot of Sewanee Mountain, in southern Middle Tennessee, thecity of Winchester offers the best in small-town living whileoffering quick access to other major cities such as Chattanooga,Nashville, and Huntsville. Winchester has a host of top ratedschools, both public and private. Its economy is strong andsteadily growing thanks to major employers such as Nissan andArnold Engineering. Noted as a great place for outdoor recreation,Winchester’s beautiful Tims Ford Lake offers visitors anopportunity for year-round fishing, hiking, and camping. If golfingis more your style, you can enjoy The Bear Trace at Times Ford.

This 6,790-yard golf course designed by The Golden Bear, Mr. JackNicklaus, has been named as one of the “Top Ten Places You CanPlay” by Golf Magazine. And just down the road from Winchester,you’ll find Lynchburg, TN. Home to another favorite touristdestination, the nation’s oldest registered distillery, JackDaniels. Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursingprocess in accordance with applicable scope and standards ofpractice. Performs plan of care intervention, including medicationadministration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as wellas other medical care treatment. Documents patient care given.

Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition asappropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Assistspatients with performing activities of daily living, includingpersonal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patientcare, including patient transfer, discharge, referral andspiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs ofpatient and/or family and provides patient/family educationappropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Works asan advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of thepatient. Perform other duties as assigned. May be required toperform duties of the CNA, MA or LPN or other nursing staff onoccasion. Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service,projects and committees as assigned. Adheres to and supportspolicies and procedures of the STRHS. Works scheduled shiftsincluding overtime, when necessary. Accepts all call schedule asdirected. Maintains a neat and professional appearance incompliance to the existing dress code. While performing this job,occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for allemployees. Compliance to the STRHS Standard of Behavior isrequired. Compliance to Dress Code Standards. Should this jobdescription be filled by a PRN employee, they will be subject tothe requirements of that position. Reports to the Director of theEmergency Department. Minimum EducationAssociate’s degreerequired.

BSN is preferred. Required SkillsRequires criticalthinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work withminimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environmentand take appropriate action. CertificationsAHA Basic Life Support(BLS) within 30 days of hireAHA Advanced Cardiovascular LifeSupport (ACLS) within 6 months of hireAHA Pediatric Advanced LifeSupport (PALS) within 6 months of hireTNCC preferredLicensesCurrent and active Registered Nurse Licensure for the Stateof Tennessee.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers andare looking for diversity in candidates for employment:

Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran