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Rn or prn

Kindred Healthcare

#Registered Nurse #EMR #HIPAA #BLS #ACLS #Perioperative #Surgery #PALS #Acute care #Clinical nursing

Quick overview

The Registered Nurse provides direct and comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients by assessing, planning, and implementing care plans. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety, comfort, and education throughout the perioperative process.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School of Nursing with a valid RN license and relevant certifications including BLS, ACLS, and PALS. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred, along with at least one year of clinical nursing experience.

bachelor degreeACLSBLSPALSCritical thinkingClinical judgmentPatient educationElectronic medical recordsHIPAA complianceMedication administrationPatient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationPerioperative careChest pain managementSurgical nursingSepsis care

Job description

Join Livingston Regional Hospital, a 114-bed, community hospital certified for sepsis care by the Joint Commission and accredited for chest pain by the American College of Cardiology.
As part of the ScionHealth network, Livingston Regional proudly delivers quality care covering all aspects of healthcare, from 24-hour emergency services to inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative, a Level I neonatal nursery, a 16-bed gero-psych unit, and many other specialty services.
Livingston serves a five-county area in central Tennessee and southern Kentucky.
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Job Summary The Registered Nurse - Surgery (RN-Surgery) provides direct and comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients within an acute care hospital setting.
Utilizing the nursing process, the RN-Surgery assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.
This role supports surgical interventions across all age groups and ensures patient safety, comfort, and education throughout the perioperative process.
Essential Functions Delivers patient-centered nursing care based on established standards of care and the nursing process Administers medications and treatments as prescribed and in accordance with policy Documents all aspects of patient care clearly and accurately Monitors, evaluates, and communicates patient condition to healthcare team, patient, and family Coordinates and collaborates with surgical and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care Participates in patient transfer, discharge, and referrals as needed Educates patients and families on surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and post-operative care Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients throughout the surgical experience Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Demonstrated critical thinking, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills Ability to function effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments Effective communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and team members Competency in the use of electronic medical records (EMR) and other healthcare technologies Commitment to continuous learning and professional development Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA guidelines Physical ability to perform required duties, including lifting, bending, standing, and walking for extended periods Willingness to comply with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures Attends required staff meetings and maintains required certifications and competencies

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