RN Medical Surgical Days Position Available In Franklin, Tennessee

Job Description:

Description:

10k sign-on bonus is available to well qualifiedapplicants! Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas has anopportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Medical Surgicalteam. A Joint Commission accredited hospital, Highpoint Health withAscension Saint Thomas 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. Job Description Provides direct patient care to patientsusing the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope andstandards of practice. Performs plan of care intervention,including medication administration, specimen collection, clinicaltreatments, as well as other medical care treatment. Documentspatient care given. Monitors, records, and communicates patientcondition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, andfamily. Assists patients with performing activities of dailyliving, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, andambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinatepatient care, 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 Highpoint Health with Ascension SaintThomas. Works scheduled shifts including overtime, when necessary.

Accepts all call schedule as directed. Maintains a neat andprofessional appearance in compliance to the existing dress code.

While performing this job, occupational exposure to bloodbornepathogens is present for all employees. Reports to the Director ofMed Surg.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education Associate’s degree isrequired. Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills,decisive judgment and the ability 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. Licenses Must be a licensed RegisteredNurse with the State of Tennessee or a licensed Registered Nursefrom a Compact State with the proper Tennessee paperwork filedwithin 30 days of hire.