PRN RN Nursery Nights

LifePoint Health; Winchester (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Women's Services/Nursery team. This role involves providing direct patient care, performing clinical treatments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families while working in a supportive and accredited hospital environment. Join a team committed to excellence in patient care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required, Bachelor's preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse Licensure for Tennessee required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care using nursing processes.
• Documents patient care and monitors patient conditions.
• Collaborates across disciplines for coordinated patient care.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work in a stressful environment

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

NRP

STABLE

Job description

Job Description - PRN RN Nursery Nights (7448-7971)

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System has an opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Women's Services/Nursery team.

A Joint Commission accredited hospital, Southern Tennessee Regional Health System serves the patients of south-central Tennessee with two locations (Winchester and Sewanee).

Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

1. Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
2. Documents patient care given.
3. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
4. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
5. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
6. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
7. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
9. May be required to perform duties of the CNA, MA, LPN or other nursing staff on occasion.
10. Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service, projects and committees as assigned.
11. Adheres to and supports policies and procedures of the STRHS.
12. Works scheduled shifts including overtime, when necessary.
13. Accepts all call schedule as directed.
14. Maintains a neat and professional appearance in compliance with the existing dress code.

Reports to the Director of OB / Nursery.

Qualifications

Associate's degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

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.

Certifications:

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), within 30 days of hire
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire
• NRP within 3 months of hire
• STABLE within 6 months of hire

Licenses:

Current and active Registered Nurse Licensure for the State of Tennessee or compact license with the required forms filed with the State of Tennessee within 30 days.