RN Medical Surgical Nights Position Available In Franklin, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The RN Medical Surgical Nights position at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus. The role involves providing direct patient care, medication administration, and collaborating with the care team. Requirements include an Associate's degree, critical thinking skills, and a valid RN license in the State of Tennessee. Reporting to the Director of Med Surg, the position requires adherence to policies, attendance at meetings, and maintaining a professional appearance.
Job Description
Job Description:
Description:
10K sign-on bonus is available to well qualifiedapplicants! Southern Tennessee Regional Health System has anopportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Medical Surgicalteam. 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. 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 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. Reports to the Director of Med Surg.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education Associate’s degree is required. Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and theability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in astressful environment and take appropriate action. CertificationsAHA Basic Life Support (BLS), within 30 days of hire. Licenses Mustbe a licensed Registered Nurse with the State of Tennessee or alicensed Registered Nurse from a Compact State with the properTennessee paperwork filed within 30 days of hire.
