RN Same Day Surgery Position Available In Madison, Alabama

Job Description:

Description:

10K sign-on bonus is available to well qualified applicants! Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas has an opportunity fora Registered Nurse to join our Surgical team. A Joint Commission accredited hospital, Highpoint Health withAscension Saint Thomas serves the patients of south-centralTennessee with two locations (Winchester and Sewanee). Situated at the foot of Sewanee Mountain, in southern MiddleTennessee, the city of Winchester offers the best in small-townliving while offering quick access to other major cities such asChattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville. Winchester has a host oftop rated schools, both public and private. Its economy is strongand steadily 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 nursing processin accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. 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. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living,including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, andambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patientcare, including patient transfer, discharge, referral andspiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and providespatient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition,and circumstances. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being ofthe patient. Perform other duties as assigned. May be required to perform duties of the CNA, MA or LPN or othernursing staff on occasion. Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service, projectsand committees as assigned. Adheres to and supports policies and procedures of Highpoint Healthwith Ascension Saint Thomas. Works scheduled shifts including overtime, when necessary. Accepts all call schedule as directed. Maintains a neat and professional appearance in compliance to theexisting dress code.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education Associate’s degree is required. Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and theability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and takeappropriate action. Certifications AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months ofhire AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months ofhire License Current and active Registered Nurse Licensure for the State ofTennessee.