RN Surgery Outpatient Position Available In Giles, Tennessee

The Registered Nurse in the outpatient surgery setting 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.

Reports to: OR Director

• Essential Functions
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Providing appropriate nursing care 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 careAdministering medications and treatments within the scope of practice for a Registered NurseRecording patient care activities including assessment, reassessment, and ongoing treatment notes within the patient’s medical record.

Using a variety of computer systemsOperating medical equipment used in the care of the patientProviding 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 health and healing.

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.

Unit specific duties as assigned.

• Non-Essential Functions
• Other duties as assigned.

Must complete all assigned education in a timely manner.

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.

Consistent use of

AIDET & 5

P’sUphold the facilities

Core Values:

Champion Patient CareDo the Right ThingEmbrace IndividualityAct with KindnessMake a Difference Together

• Job Requirements
• Minimum Education
• Associates Degree in Nursing is required.

Bachelor Degree in Nursing is preferred.

• Required Licenses
• [/Tennessee, United States/] /Registered Nurse/Must have a current TN RN license or a compact state license or obtain within 30 days from date of hire.
• Required Skills
• BLS current or must obtain within 90 days of hire.

ACLS current or must obtain within 90 days of hire.

PALS current or must obtain within 90 days of hire.

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• Organization:

• Southern Tennessee Regional Health System – Pulaski

• Title:

• RN Surgery Outpatient

• Location:

• Tennessee-Pulaski

• Requisition ID:

• 7415-3296

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