Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Services (ER) PRN

Lifepoint Health • Winchester, TN

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Emergency Services provides direct patient care in the Emergency Department using the nursing process and applicable standards of practice. The role includes carrying out plans of care, administering medications, collecting specimens, providing clinical treatments, documenting care, monitoring and communicating patient conditions, and assisting with daily living activities. The RN coordinates care with other disciplines, supports transfers and discharges, assesses patient and family learning needs, provides appropriate education, and advocates for patients’ physical and emotional well-being. The position is PRN and part-time, with a schedule of three 12-hour shifts within a six-week period, including one weekend day.

The RN joins a team described as collaborative and supportive, with more than 150 years of combined nursing experience. The Emergency Department is part of Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas. The hospital has a 13-bay Emergency Department that sees more than 15,000 patient visits annually.

Requirements

• Active Tennessee RN license, or an RN license from a Compact State with the required Tennessee paperwork filed within 30 days of hire.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 6 months of hire.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• If relocating, update licensure to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Implement plans of care, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care.
• Document patient care.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to the care team, physician, patient, and family as appropriate.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfers, discharge, referrals, and spiritual or psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluate patient and family learning needs and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree