RN OR PRN

Livingston Regional Hospital, LLC; Livingston (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston Regional Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse in Surgery to provide direct and comprehensive nursing care for surgical patients in an acute care setting. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care in collaboration with the team to ensure safe perioperative care.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, communication, and EMR proficiency, with a focus on patient safety and education across all ages. This on-site position supports a busy surgical service line.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• RN license in the state of practice (current).
• BLS certification within the facility policy timeframe.
• ACLS certification within timeframe.
• PALS certification within timeframe.
• Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Previous perioperative or surgical services experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient-centered nursing care for surgical patients.
• Administers medications and treatments per policy.
• Documents all aspects of patient care clearly.
• Monitors and communicates patient condition to care team and family.
• Coordinates with surgical and interdisciplinary teams for optimal care.
• Participates in transfers, discharge, and referrals as needed.
• Educates patients and families on procedures, recovery, and post‑operative care.
• Advocates for patients' physical and emotional well-being throughout the surgical experience.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

Decision making

Communication

EMR proficiency

HIPAA compliance

Team collaboration

Patient education

Physical stamina

Policy adherence

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

RN license in state of practice

BSN preferred

Job description

Description

Join Livingston Regional Hospital, a 114-bed, community hospital certified for sepsis care by the Joint Commission and accredited for chest pain by the American College of Cardiology. As part of the ScionHealth network, Livingston Regional proudly delivers quality care covering all aspects of healthcare, from 24-hour emergency services to inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative, a Level I neonatal nursery, a 16-bed gero-psych unit, and many other specialty services. Livingston serves a five-county area in central Tennessee and southern Kentucky. Grow your career where your work touches your neighbors.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse - Surgery (RN-Surgery) provides direct and comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients within an acute care hospital setting. Utilizing the nursing process, the RN-Surgery assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes. This role supports surgical interventions across all age groups and ensures patient safety, comfort, and education throughout the perioperative process.

Essential Functions

• Delivers patient-centered nursing care based on established standards of care and the nursing process
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed and in accordance with policy
• Documents all aspects of patient care clearly and accurately
• Monitors, evaluates, and communicates patient condition to healthcare team, patient, and family
• Coordinates and collaborates with surgical and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care
• Participates in patient transfer, discharge, and referrals as needed
• Educates patients and families on surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and post-operative care
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients throughout the surgical experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Demonstrated critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills
• Ability to function effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and team members
• Competency in the use of electronic medical records (EMR) and other healthcare technologies
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA guidelines
• Physical ability to perform required duties, including lifting, bending, standing, and walking for extended periods
• Willingness to comply with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
• Attends required staff meetings and maintains required certifications and competencies

Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required within time frame specified in facility policy)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (required within time frame specified in facility policy)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (required within timeframe specified in facility policy)

Experience

• Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience preferred
• Previous perioperative or surgical services experience strongly preferred