RN PRN

Company: Starr Regional Medical Center
Location: Athens
Posted on: May 7, 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 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.


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:
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Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree in Nursing:
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Required Licenses
[Tennessee, United States] Registered Nurse
RN License in the State of TN or another compact stateDrag Edit Delete

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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