Job Description

Description:

Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Registered Nurse – Float Pool for our MedSurg Department. This job is permanent, PRN.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay
• Free onsite parking
• Health 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.

• Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.

• Performs role specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions and/or discharges, and coordinating transfers.

• Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels.

• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Qualifications:

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
Current 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) for employees of Emergency Services and ICU only X Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for employees of Emergency Services only

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time,

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