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RN Surgical Services

Pulaski, Tennessee

Req ID 7415-3295 Post Date May. 09, 2025 CategoryRegistered Nurse FacilitySouthern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski
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The Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care.  He/She applies the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning.  The Registered Nurse must process good communication skills and must be able to effectively communicate with physicians, peers, patients and families.  He/She works collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team to ensure quality care is delivered. Will oversee LPN practices as directed by unit director.

Reports to: OR Director

Essential Functions 

Providing appropriate nursing care to the condition and needs of the patient.

Consulting and collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide care to the patients.

Establishing, reviewing, revising and following the patient plan of care

Administering medications and treatments within the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse

Recording patient care activities including assessment, reassessment, and ongoing treatment notes within the patient’s medical record.

Using a variety of computer systems

Operating medical equipment used in the care of the patient

Providing patient and family education related to treatment, diagnosis, medications, discharge and self-care.

Providing patient care following nursing standards of care in a manner that promotes excellent outcomes, avoids harm to patients, and promotes health and healing.

The ability and willingness to follow established Standards of Performance

Call is required

Unit specific duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Functions 

Other duties as assigned.
Must complete all assigned education in a timely manner.
Must complete department specific education.

 Organizational Expectations 

Actively participates in Foundation Safety Behavior Tools and Tactics such as Briefs, Debriefs, Huddles, Learning Board Activities, Executive Patient Safety Rounds and reporting of unanticipated and unintended patient events regardless of whether there is harm.

Consistent use of AIDET & 5 P's
Uphold the facilities Core Values:
Champion Patient Care
Do the Right Thing
Embrace Individuality
Act with Kindness
Make a Difference Together


Job Requirements 

Minimum Education
Associates Degree in Nursing is required
Bachelor Degree in Nursing is preferred.

Required Licenses
[Tennessee, United States] Registered Nurse
Must have a current TN RN license or a compact state license or obtain within 30 days from date of hire.

Required Skills
BLS – current or must obtain within 90 days from date of hire.
ACLS – current or must obtain within 90 days from date of hire.
PALS – current or must obtain within 90 days from date of hire.

Required Skills
Must possess the ability to work under pressure, to adapt quickly in changing situations, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of settings.
Must be able to operate standard patient care equipment for services provided
Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English


Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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