Registered Nurse (RN) - MedSurg/Observation Unit

Job Description:

As a committed and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) in our MedSurg/Observation Unit, you will take part in an essential mission aimed at enhancing community health. We value not only your professional skills but also your well-being, ensuring you can deliver outstanding patient care.

Why Join Us?

• Sign-on bonus: $10,000
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous paid time off for full-time employees
• Income protection programs: life, accident, disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement and loan assistance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance for mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

Overview:

Our newly established 12-Bed Medical-Surgical and Observation Unit is designed to deliver high-quality care for patients needing short-term observation and those requiring acute medical or post-surgical attention. This dual-purpose unit optimizes the management of diverse patient needs in a supportive and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement individualized patient care plans, including medication administration and clinical assessments.
• Document patient care activities thoroughly and accurately.
• Monitor and communicate patient conditions effectively to healthcare teams, physicians, patients, and families.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, ensuring their comfort and dignity.
• Coordinate care across disciplines, addressing patient transfers, discharges, and holistic support needs.
• Educate patients and families according to their unique circumstances and needs.
• Advocate for the comprehensive well-being of the patients in your care.
• Provide care in alignment with best practices, including collaboration with other nursing units as needed.

Our Health System:

Highpoint Health Sumner, located at 555 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin, TN, is a 167-bed facility dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services. As a part of Lifepoint Health, we are focused on strengthening community health through acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities nationwide.

Qualifications:

• Current State of Tennessee or Multi-State Registered Nurse licensure
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree or RN Diploma in Nursing
• Certifications:
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - Required to be current upon hire
• ACLS certification from the AHA or ARC - Required within 12 months of employment if not current upon hire
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience - Preferred

Join us and be a part of our meaningful journey toward improving health outcomes in our communities!