Overview
Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position ofRegistered Nurse (RN)for our Surgery Center Department. This job isPRN.
*Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:*
* Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition.
* Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
* Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
* Documents patient care given.
* Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
* Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
* Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
* Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
* Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Minimum Education:Associate’s degree in Nursing: □ Preferred X Required
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing: X Preferred □ Required
Required Licenses:[Tennessee, United States] Registered Nurse
RN License in the State of TN or another compact state
Required Certifications:*The below certifications will be required at the time of hire:*X Basic Life Support (BLS)*The below certifications will be required within 6 months of hire or when transferring into a new department with these certifications:*X Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) X Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
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.
Must achieve a passing score of 85% on the Medication Administration Exam
**Job:** **Nursing*
**Organization:** **Starr Surgery Center of Athens*
**Title:** *RN PRN – Surgery Center*
**Location:** *Tennessee-Athens*
**Requisition ID:** *7412-6307*
