RN-Medical/Surgical (Internal Fill)
LifePoint Health
Job Summary:
* Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and
standards of practice.
Job Duties:
* 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.
* Observes central monitor screens, interprets, recognizes and records changes in patient's rhythms and
notifies nurse/physician as appropriate.
* Handle with Care participation annually or CPI participation every 2 years.
Job Requirements:
* Minimum Education
Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree or RN Diploma required.
* 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.
American Heart Association or American Red Cross Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire
or must be obtained within 90 days of employment, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric
Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of employment.
License: Current TN or Multi-State RN licensure
* Minimum Work Experience
Six months to one year experience as RN. New Graduates will be considered.
**Job:** **Nursing*
**Organization:** **
**Title:** *RN-Medical/Surgical (Internal Fill)*
**Location:** *Tennessee-Hartsville*
**Requisition ID:** *7457-12000*
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