Registered Nurse (RN) Resource

Lifepoint Health • Lawrenceburg, TN

21h

About The Position

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg is part of
Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], 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 an Resource 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

• Applicants should have a current Tennessee or compact state RN license and possess an associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire
• 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.
• Experience: One-year previous experience preferred.
• Licenses: Must be a licensed Registered Nurse with the State of Tennessee or a licensed Registered Nurse from a Compact State with the proper Tennessee paperwork filed within 30 days of hire.
• Education: Associate's degree required.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Is the primary admission nurse for assigned unit (units) while on duty; high emphasis on medication reconciliation.
• Assigns/updates “bed ahead” in Teletracking system with the goal of expediting the admission process to the unit while on duty.
• Provides information regarding plan of care as necessary and completes white board upon patient admission.
• Works shift hours designated as highest admit times according to trended data.
• Makes rounds to see each patient daily and as needed provide feedback to unit manager regarding any findings that need leadership follow up collaboration.
• Collaborate with house supervisor throughout the shift regarding pending discharges and barriers to completion.
• Is responsible and instrumental for the clinical quality initiatives on assigned unit and collaborates with quality leader as needed.
• Ensures that nurse are aware of the services available to them; encourages nurses to participate in community activity programs and shared governance.
• Assesses clinical education needs of assigned staff and analyzes where an opportunity to develop individual nurses is necessary.
• Completes employee and patient incident report forms when necessary; completes follow-up investigation forms as needed.
• Provides clinical education validation documentation to employee files.
• Other duties assigned in relation to nursing clinical excellence of assigned unit.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree