Registered Nurse (RN) Post Acute

About the role

The Registered Nurse will provide direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. They will perform plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment. They will document patient care given, monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to the care team, physician, patient, and family. They will assist patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. They will collaborate as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. They will evaluate learning needs of the patient and/or family and provide patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. They will work as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Responsibilities

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Maintains a neat and professional appearance in compliance to the existing dress code.
• Evaluates learning needs of the 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.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service, projects, and committees as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree is required.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Licensed Registered Nurse with the State of Tennessee or a licensed Registered Nurse from a Compact State with the proper Tennessee paperwork filed within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas offers competitive benefits packages, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Shifts may vary based on departmental needs.