RN PRN

Company: Starr Regional Medical Center
Location: Athens
Posted on: November 20, 2024

Job Description:

Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Registered Nurse (RN) for our Surgery Center Department. This job is permanent, PRN. - -Benefits Include:Competitive Pay -Free onsite parkingHealth Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees -Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees -401(k) plan with company match -Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants -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.Infection control & Cancer Registry Responsibilities:
                
                • Coordinates the development and evaluation of the organization's infection prevention and control strategies, policies, and planning.
                  • Collects and performs statistical analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of OSHA Standards/healthcare acquired infection data, including risk assessment, surveillance priorities, and outcomes analysis.
                    • Assists with the development of educational resources and initiatives.
                      • Monitors research and developments in the field of infection prevention and control to identify best practices.
                        • Participates in quality improvement activities of the organization and the department.
                          • Facilitates the surgery center's process to provide a safe environment by reducing the risk of exposure to blood/body fluids to employees, patients, and customers of the facility.
                            • Collects, compiles, and reports cancer diagnosis data for state reporting purposes on a monthly basis.
                              • Prepares policies and procedures for surgery center.Minimum Education
                                Associate's degree in Nursing: ---- Preferred X Required - -Minimum Education
                                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 Skills
                                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) -Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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