Registered Nurse- New Grad (RN), Med/Surg

Lifepoint Health•Athens, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg. Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

Associates degree in Nursing.
In the process of sitting for the NCLEX and receiving a current Tennessee Registered Nurse license or another compact state.
Basic Life Support certification is required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with a licensed preceptor, 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.
Under the direct supervision of a license preceptor, performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
Under the direct supervision of a licensed preceptor documents patient care given.
Under direct supervision of a licensed preceptor 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.
Under direct supervision of a licensed preceptor, collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
Under direct supervision of a licensed preceptor 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.