Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care PRN

Memorial Physician Practices; Tennessee; On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Career Growth Assistance

Wellness Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Memorial Physician Practices is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Wound Care in Tennessee. This per diem role includes responsibilities like patient care and documentation, with a focus on collaboration with care teams.

Applicants should have an Associate's degree and a current RN license in TN. This position offers excellent benefits including medical coverage, financial protection, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current RN license to practice in the state of TN is required.
• Must maintain competencies, continuing education, and certifications appropriate to the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care within the scope of practice as an RN.
• Assist in the coordination of wound care patients.
• Document care in the EHR in a timely manner.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work in a stressful environment

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN), Wound Care

Job Type: Per Diem | PRN, Nights (7p - 7a) rotating weekends.

Your Experience Matters

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

We have a great culture here. Most employees that work here at STARR have been here for many years.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care within the scope of practice as an RN, keeping complete and accurate patient records related to assessment, treatments, and documentation of care in a timely manner.
• Assist in the coordination of wound care patients.
• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the wound care program.
• Follow the plan of care in collaboration with the patient care team.
• Utilize patient teaching to provide information to the patient/family.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Coordinator, physician, and other caregivers to provide effective patient care.
• Evaluate patients continued learning needs and provide feedback to the clinical coordinator.
• Administer medication and treatments according to physician order and policies.
• Document care in the EHR in a timely manner
• Maintain competencies, continuing education, and certifications appropriate to the position.
• Participate in quality assurance programs as requested by the Clinical Manager and/or Director.
• Demonstrates flexibility and resilience in response to change
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Associate's degree required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing 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: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required at the time of hire
• Licenses: Current RN to practice in the state of TN

More About Starr Regional Medical Center

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Athens and Etowah, TN community for over 50 years.

EEOC Statement

Starr Reginal Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer.Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehabare committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.