Registered Nurse (RN) Post Acute
Highpoint Health - Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas — Winchester, TN
$10,000 sign-on bonusseparate from pay
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Job description
Registered Nurse (RN) Post Acute Job Type: Full-Time | Nights $10,000 Sign-On Bonus available to well qualified applicants Schedule: 3x12, 7p-7a, Rotating Weekend Your experience matters Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Lifepoint Health ( , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Post Acute RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team The Winchester Post Acute unit provides care for patients transitioning from hospital to home that can provides services such as post-surgical recovery, chronic illness management, and rehabilitation- helping them regain independence to return to the community. The multidisciplinary team of nurses, therapists, physicians, and support staff collaboratively work together to deliver a personalized care plan, that also supports healing and emotional well-being. The unit also emphasis patient education, family involvement, and continuity of care that makes patients feel seen heard and empowers them in their recovery. Our Core Values include Champion Patient Care, Do the Right Thing, Embrace Individuality, Act with Kindness and Make a Difference Together. How you'll contribute A Post Acute RN who excels in this role:
- Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
- 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.
- Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
- 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.
- Experience: One-year previous experience preferred.
- Licenses: Must be a licensed Registered Nurse with the State of Tennessee or a licensed Registered Nurse from a Compact State with the proper Tennessee paperwork filed within 30 days of hire.
- Education: Associate's degree required. BSN preferred.