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Southern Tennessee Regional Health System has an opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Intensive Care team.Ā
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A Joint Commission accredited hospital, Sothern Tennessee Regional Health System serves the patients of south-central Tennessee with two locations (Winchester and Sewanee).Ā
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Situated at the foot of Sewanee Mountain, in southern Middle Tennessee, the city of Winchester offers the best in small-town living while offering quick access to other major cities such as Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville.Ā Ā Winchester has a host of top rated schools, both public and private.Ā Ā Its economy is strong and steadily growing thanks to major employers such as Nissan and Arnold Engineering.Ā Ā Noted as a great place for outdoor recreation, Winchesterās beautiful Tims Ford Lake offers visitors an opportunity for year-round fishing, hiking, and camping.Ā Ā If golfing is more your style, you can enjoy The Bear Trace at Times Ford.Ā Ā This 6,790-yard golf course designed by The Golden Bear, Mr. Jack Nicklaus, has been named as one of the āTop Ten Places You Can Playā by Golf Magazine.Ā Ā And just down the road from Winchester, youāll find Lynchburg, TN.Ā Ā Home to another favorite tourist destination, the nationās oldest registered distillery, Jack Daniels.Ā
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Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
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Monitor and notes condition of the patient closing and keeps physicians informed.
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Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
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Documents patient care given.
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Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
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Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
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Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
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Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
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Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
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May be required to perform duties of the CNA, MA or LPN or other nursing staff on occasion.
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Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service, projects and committees as assigned.
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Adheres to and supports policies and procedures of the STRHS.
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Works scheduled shifts including overtime, when necessary.
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Accepts all call schedule as directed.
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Maintains a neat and professional appearance in compliance to the existing dress code.
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Reports to the Director of ICU.
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Minimum Education
Associate's degree is required.
BSN is preferred.
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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.
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Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) ā AHAĀ Ā (at employment or within 6 months of hire).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) ā AHA
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Completion of a Basic Arrhythmia Class within 1 year of hire.
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Licenses
Current and active Registered Nurse Licensure for the State of Tennessee.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran