Registered Nurse (RN), Post Surgical/Ortho
About The Position
At Highpoint Health Sumner we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a 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. You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing. The Sumners Post Surgical/Ortho Unit at Highpoint Health is a 24-bed unit specializing in the care of adult and adolescent patients who have undergone various surgical procedures. This unit is dedicated to providing exceptional post-surgical care across all types of surgeries, including general surgery, orthopedic procedures, and colectomies. Key Features · Specialization : Expert post-surgical care for a wide range of surgical procedures, including general surgery, orthopedic surgeries, and colectomies. · Patient Demographics : Serving both adult and adolescent patients, ensuring age-appropriate care and recovery protocols. Team Skills and Environment · High Skill Level : Nurses on this fast-paced unit utilize advanced skills and knowledge to provide high-quality care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. · Dynamic Environment : The unit's fast-paced nature demands quick decision-making, adaptability, and effective teamwork among staff. Patient Centered Care · Comprehensive Care : Focused on meticulous post-surgical monitoring and care to promote rapid and effective recovery. · Individualized Treatment : Developing personalized care plans tailored to the unique needs of each patient to ensure a smooth and efficient recovery process.
Requirements
- Applicants should have a current State of Tennessee or Multi-State Registered Nurse licensure
- Possess an Associate’s or Bachelor's degree or RN Diploma in Nursing.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - Required to be current upon hire
- ACLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - Required within 6 months of hire
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Required within 6 months of hire
Responsibilities
- Utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention
- Serving as a patient-care innovator
- Shape exceptional patient journeys every day
- Leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing
- Providing exceptional post-surgical care across all types of surgeries, including general surgery, orthopedic procedures, and colectomies.
- Meticulous post-surgical monitoring and care to promote rapid and effective recovery.
- Developing personalized care plans tailored to the unique needs of each patient to ensure a smooth and efficient recovery process.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
- Competitive paid time off for full-time employees
- Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
- Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
- Professional development and growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
