PRN RN Skilled Care

Capital Markets Placement; Tennessee; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southern Tennessee is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse (RN) Skilled Care. The role involves providing direct patient care, collaborating across disciplines, and advocating for patients' well-being. The ideal candidate will possess critical thinking skills and a valid RN license in Tennessee. Join a dedicated team committed to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee or Compact State required.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using nursing process.
• Monitor and communicate patient conditions to care team.
• Educate patients and families based on condition.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work independently

Manage stress effectively

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Winchester: PRN RN Skilled Care

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Winchester is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse (RN) Skilled Care for Decherd, TN. This opportunity is with Highpoint Health, part of Ascension Saint Thomas, a Joint Commission-accredited hospital serving south-central Tennessee with locations in Winchester and Sewanee.

About Winchester: Located at the foot of Sewanee Mountain, Winchester offers small-town charm with quick access to Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville. It boasts top-rated schools, a strong economy with major employers like Nissan and Arnold Engineering, and abundant outdoor recreational activities at Tims Ford Lake and The Bear Trace golf course, designed by Jack Nicklaus. Nearby Lynchburg is home to the historic Jack Daniel's distillery.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with scope and standards of practice.
• Perform care interventions including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care.
• Document patient care accurately.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions to the care team, physicians, patients, and families.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborate across disciplines for patient care coordination, transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial support.
• Educate patients and families based on age, culture, and condition.
• Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including duties of CNA, MA, or LPN if needed.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, and committees.
• Adhere to policies and procedures of Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas.
• Work scheduled shifts, including overtime and call schedules.
• Maintain a professional appearance per dress code.
• Follow safety protocols regarding occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Report to the Director of Skilled Care.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education: Associate's degree required.

Required Skills: Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work independently, and manage stress effectively.

Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

License: Valid RN license in Tennessee or a Compact State with proper Tennessee paperwork filed within 30 days of hire.