RN-Medical/Surgical (Internal Fill)

Company: Highpoint Health - Trousdale
Location: Hartsville
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Job Summary:Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and
standards of practice.Job Duties:Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical
treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.Documents patient care given.Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and
family.Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and
ambulation.Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge,
referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age,
culture, condition, and circumstances.Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.Observes central monitor screens, interprets, recognizes and records changes in patient's rhythms and
notifies nurse/physician as appropriate.Handle with Care participation annually or CPI participation every 2 years.Job Requirements:Minimum Education
Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree or RN Diploma required.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 take appropriate action.
American Heart Association or American Red Cross Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire
or must be obtained within 90 days of employment, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric
Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of employment.
License: Current TN or Multi-State RN licensureMinimum Work Experience
Six months to one year experience as RN. New Graduates will be considered. -Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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