Highpoint Health - Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas
Sewanee, TN
2 days ago
Job Description
Join Highpoint Health's Intensive Care team as a Registered Nurse, providing critical care and support to patients in a Joint Commission accredited hospital. Enjoy a supportive work environment in beautiful Winchester, Tennessee, known for its quality of life and outdoor activities.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care using the nursing process
Monitor and note patient condition, keeping physicians informed
Perform plan of care interventions including medication administration and clinical treatments
Document patient care given
Collaborate across disciplines for patient care coordination
Evaluate learning needs of patient and provide education
Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient
Attend and participate in staff meetings and committees
Required Qualifications
Associate's degree
Current and active Registered Nurse Licensure for the State of Tennessee or compact license
Critical thinking skills
Decisive judgment
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to work in a stressful environment
Preferred Qualifications
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire
AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire