RN - PRN - Skilled Nursing Facility at Starr Regional Medical Center summary:
As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Skilled Nursing Facility at Starr Regional Medical Center, I am responsible for performing comprehensive assessments of patients' conditions and developing tailored care plans. I administer medications, document care activities, and assist patients with daily living activities while advocating for their overall well-being. My role also includes collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care and providing education to patients and their families.
Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Registered Nurse - RN for our Skilled Nursing 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.
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
Current RN License in the State of TN or another compact state Drag Edit Delete
Required Skills Certifications:
The below certifications will be required at the time of hire:
X Basic Life Support (BLS)
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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. Drag Edit Delete
Required Skills Must achieve a passing score of 85% on the Medication Administration Exam
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Skilled Nursing, Patient Care, Healthcare, Nursing Assessment, Medication Administration, Patient Advocacy, Healthcare Education, Clinical Treatment, Care Coordination
