Registered Nurse (RN), Post Surgical/Ortho

Lifepoint Health • Gallatin, TN

6d

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. How you’ll contribute 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

• Current State of Tennessee or Multi-State Registered Nurse licensure
• Possess an associate 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 employment, if not current upon 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
• $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees