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Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Registered Nurse (RN) for our Surgery Center Department. This job is permanent, PRN.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay
• Free onsite parking
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
• 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. Infection control & Cancer Registry Responsibilities:
• Coordinates the development and evaluation of the organization's infection prevention and control strategies, policies, and planning.
• Collects and performs statistical analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of OSHA Standards/healthcare acquired infection data, including risk assessment, surveillance priorities, and outcomes analysis.
• Assists with the development of educational resources and initiatives.
• Monitors research and developments in the field of infection prevention and control to identify best practices.
• Participates in quality improvement activities of the organization and the department.
• Facilitates the surgery center's process to provide a safe environment by reducing the risk of exposure to blood/body fluids to employees, patients, and customers of the facility.
• Collects, compiles, and reports cancer diagnosis data for state reporting purposes on a monthly basis.
• Prepares policies and procedures for surgery center.

Minimum Education Associate’s degree in Nursing:

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Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree in Nursing:

X Preferred □ Required Drag Edit Delete

Required Licenses [Tennessee, United States] Registered Nurse RN License in the State of TN or another compact state Drag Edit Delete

Required Skills Certifications: The below certifications will be required at the time of hire: X Basic Life Support (BLS)

The below certifications will be required within 6 months of hire or when transferring into a new department with these certifications: X Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) X Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

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Organization: *Starr Surgery Center of Athens

Title: RN PRN

Location: Tennessee-Athens

Requisition ID: 7412-6479