Overview
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
*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:
â–¡ Preferred X Required
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*Minimum Education*
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing:
X Preferred â–¡ Required
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*Required Licenses*
[Tennessee, United States] Registered Nurse
RN License in the State of TN or another compact state
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*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)
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**Organization:** **Starr Surgery Center of Athens*
**Title:** *RN – Surgery Center – PRN*
**Location:** *Tennessee-Athens*
**Requisition ID:** *7412-7060*
