Highpoint Health Sumner

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose.Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Highpoint Health Sumner operates as a 167-bed healthcare facility and provides quality care in numerous areas, including cancer treatment, cardiac care, same-day surgery, orthopedics, diagnostics, women's health and rehabilitation services.

Where We Are:

Gallatin is thriving with unique shopping boutiques, delicious dining options, family-friendly festivals, and a memorable historic downtown square. We are a destination for those seeking outdoor adventure or just a peaceful outing in nature.

Why Choose Us:

· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

· Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Assistance for qualified applicants

· Professional development and Advanced Degree support

· And much more…

EEOC Statement:

Highpoint Health Sumner is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Position Summary:

Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice in Medical Surgical Telemetry. 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.

Performs patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice in other nursing units as necessary.

Reports to: Director Telemetry

FLSA: Non-exempt

Minimum Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing or RN Diploma - Required

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing – Preferred

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. Computer proficiency required.

Certifications: American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required to be current upon hire

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Required within 6 months of hire

Licenses: State of Tennessee or Multi-State Registered Nurse licensure – Required

Job: *Nursing

Organization: **

Title: RN -Telemetry PRN

Location: Tennessee-Gallatin

Requisition ID: 7457-11251