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) for Skilled Care. The role involves providing direct patient care, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring patient advocacy. Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree and an active RN license. This opportunity offers a chance to work in a supportive environment while enjoying the charm of small-town living.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions.
• Educate patients and families tailored to their needs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work independently

Handle stress

Take appropriate actions

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 in Sewanee, 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.

The city of Winchester offers a charming small-town atmosphere with access to larger cities like Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville. It boasts excellent schools, a strong economy supported by major employers such as Nissan and Arnold Engineering, and abundant outdoor recreational activities including fishing, hiking, camping at Tims Ford Lake, and golfing at The Bear Trace designed by Jack Nicklaus.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process, adhering to scope and standards of practice.
• Perform interventions such as medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.
• 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, including hygiene, nutrition, and mobility.
• Collaborate across disciplines for patient transfer, discharge, referrals, and psychosocial support.
• Educate patients and families tailored to their age, culture, and condition.
• Advocate for the patient's physical and emotional well-being.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including duties of CNA, MA, or LPN when necessary.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, projects, and committees.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures.
• Work scheduled shifts, including overtime and call schedules, as required.
• Maintain professional appearance per dress code.
• Follow safety protocols regarding occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Report to the Director of Skilled Care.

Qualifications:

• Education: Associate's degree required.
• Skills: Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work independently, handle stress, and take appropriate actions.
• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• License: Active RN license in Tennessee or a Compact State with proper Tennessee documentation filed within 30 days of hire.