The Registered Nurse in Inpatient Rehabilitation at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System provides direct patient care, including medication administration, clinical treatments, and support for daily living activities. This role requires collaboration across disciplines and involves documentation of patient care while ensuring the emotional and physical well-being of the patients. Registered Nurses must possess critical thinking skills and work effectively in a fast-paced environment to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Description:10K sign-on bonus is available to well qualified applicants!
Southern Tennessee Regional Health System has an opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Rehabilitation team.
A Joint Commission accredited hospital, Sothern Tennessee Regional Health System serves the patients of south-central Tennessee with two locations (Winchester and Sewanee).
Situated at the foot of Sewanee Mountain, in southern Middle Tennessee, the city of Winchester offers the best in small-town living while offering quick access to other major cities such as Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville. Winchester has a host of top rated schools, both public and private. Its economy is strong and steadily growing thanks to major employers such as Nissan and Arnold Engineering. Noted as a great place for outdoor recreation, Winchester’s beautiful Tims Ford Lake offers visitors an opportunity for year-round fishing, hiking, and camping. If golfing is more your style, you can enjoy The Bear Trace at Times Ford. This 6,790-yard golf course designed by The Golden Bear, Mr. Jack Nicklaus, has been named as one of the “Top Ten Places You Can Play” by Golf Magazine. And just down the road from Winchester, you’ll find Lynchburg, TN. Home to another favorite tourist destination, the nation’s oldest registered distillery, Jack Daniels.
Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
Documents patient care given.
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.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
May be required to perform duties of the CNA, MA or LPN or other nursing staff on occasion.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service, projects and committees as assigned.
Adheres to and supports policies and procedures of the STRHS.
Works scheduled shifts including overtime, when necessary.
Accepts all call schedule as directed.
Maintains a neat and professional appearance in compliance to the existing dress code.
While perform this job, occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees.
Compliance to the STRHS Standard of Behavior is required.
Compliance to Dress Code Standards.
Should this job description be filled by a PRN employee, they will be subject to the requirements of that position.
Reports to the Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education
Associate's degree is required.
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.
Certifications
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within 30 days of hire.
License
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.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Rehabilitation, patient care, medical treatment, nursing, healthcare, Tennessee, critical thinking, hospital, patient advocacy
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If you're a dedicated healthcare professional looking for a rewarding position, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Southern Tennessee Regional Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Inpatient Rehabilitation team in Winchester, TN. As an RN, you will provide direct patient care, assisting with everything from medication administration to helping patients with daily living activities. Your critical thinking skills will be invaluable as you monitor and communicate patient conditions while collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure the highest quality of care. Not only will you be part of a caring team, but you'll also enjoy the benefits of working in an accredited hospital that is well-respected in the community. Winchester boasts an inviting small-town atmosphere with easy access to major cities and is surrounded by beautiful outdoor recreation options, including Tims Ford Lake. In addition to a competitive salary, we are excited to offer a generous sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, making this an ideal time to take the next step in your nursing career. Join us in promoting the physical and emotional well-being of our patients and their families—apply today!
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