RN MedSurg FT Days

Kindred Healthcare•Livingston, TN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical provides safe, effective, and compassionate patient care in an acute care hospital setting using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families to achieve optimal patient outcomes and delivers care in accordance with professional nursing standards, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements. The role is with Livingston Regional Hospital, a 114-bed community hospital serving a five-county area in central Tennessee and southern Kentucky. The hospital is part of the ScionHealth network and provides emergency, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative, neonatal, gero-psych, and other specialty services.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
Current state RN license or compact state equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS), as required by facility policy.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), as required by facility policy.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), as required by facility policy.
Proficiency in clinical assessment, documentation, and patient care planning.
Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, and nursing best practices.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to function effectively in high-stress situations with diverse patient populations.
Familiarity with electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, and physical activity.
Professional integrity, accountability, and commitment to continuing education.
Demonstrated critical thinking, decision-making, and effective prioritization in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Specialty certification, such as RN-BC or CMSRN.
At least 6 months of Medical/Surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Performs comprehensive assessments and reassessments to determine nursing care needs.
Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care.
Administers medications and treatments in accordance with policy and physician orders.
Documents assessments, interventions, outcomes, and patient education accurately and in a timely manner.
Provides direct care, including activities of daily living, hygiene, nutrition, and mobility support.
Monitors patient conditions and communicates significant changes to the care team.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team on care coordination, discharge planning, and referrals.
Provides emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families.
Promotes patient safety by following infection control and fall prevention protocols.
Supervises and delegates tasks appropriately to licensed and unlicensed staff.