Job Description

Description:

Registered Nurse (RN), B4 MedSurg/Observation

Job Type: FT | Days

Sign on bonus: $10,000

Your experience matters

At Highpoint Health Sumner we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts

· Competitive paid time off for full-time employees

· Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage

· Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching

· Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness

· Professional development and growth opportunities

Job Summary: Registered Nurse (RN)

Overview

The newly opened 12-Bed Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) and Observation Unit is a dual-purpose unit designed to provide comprehensive care for patients requiring short-term observation and those needing acute medical or post-surgical care. This unit integrates the capabilities of both Med-Surg and observation services, allowing for efficient management of a diverse patient population while ensuring high-quality care in a modern and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

· 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.

· Performs patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice in other nursing units as necessary.

About our Health System
Highpoint Health Sumner is a 167 bed hospital located in Gallatin, TN and is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier ® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Highpoint Health Sumner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health Sumner is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Qualifications:

Qualifications and requirements
Applicants should have a current State of Tennessee or Multi-State Registered Nurse licensure and possess an Associate's or Bachelor's degree or RN Diploma in Nursing.

Required Certifications

· BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - Required to be current upon hire

· ACLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - Required within 12 months of employment, if not current upon hire

Minimum Work Experience:

·1 year of nursing experience - Preferred

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