Registered Nurse - Travel Assignment

Company: Ardent Health Services
Location: Nashville
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Ardent Health Services invests in people, technology, facilities and communities, producing high-quality care and extraordinary results. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Ardent's subsidiaries own and operate 30 hospitals in six states with more than 25,000 employees including 1,150 employed providers. Ardent facilities exceed national averages in Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating as ranked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; 89 percent of its hospitals received a three-star rating or above in comparison with 73 percent of all hospitals ranked. Twelve of the company's hospitals were recognized by Modern Healthcare as "Best Places to Work" in 2019 - the twelfth consecutive year an Ardent facility made this list. Ardent's corporate office was named "Top Work Places" for Nashville based companies in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020.
POSITION SUMMARY: Tired of bundling up, shoveling snow, and freezing temps? We have the opportunity for you. This position is responsible for planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care. You will also develop nursing care plans in coordination with the patient, their family and interdisciplinary staff as necessary. Another key component of the role is communicating changes in your patient's clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate.

• 10 Week assignment (36 hour guarantee)
  
  • Choose one of the following locations (specialty options based on location): Tulsa, OK Hillcrest HealthCare System Tyler, TX UT Heath East Texas Albuquerque, NM Lovelace Heath System Amarillo, TX BSA
    JOB COMPENTENCIES
    • Personal Effectiveness - Meets established timelines; follows through to ensure completion of assigned objectives, seeks feedback to improve performance, and demonstrates a positive, "can do" attitude
    • Innovation and change - Looks for opportunities to improve processes and services, makes an effort to learn and develop new skills, and is resourceful and enthusiastic in responding to new challenges
    • Fostering Teamwork - Is open and honest in dealing with others, demonstrates commitment to team objectives, and sees challenges facing department and helps the team to address them
    • Quality Services - Delivers high quality services to internal and external customers, accepts responsibility and takes action to address quality issues, and helps operations & services respond to the needs of caregivers
    • Integrity - Adheres to a standard of ethical conduct that promotes trust and open communication, earns trust by living up to commitments, and can be counted on to keep confidencesMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
      • Provide planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation.
      • This person will develop a nursing care plan in coordination with patient, family and interdisciplinary staff as necessary.
      • This person will communicate changes in patient's clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate.
      • Participates in discharge planning process.
      • Experience with patient safety best practices preferred.
      • Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive informationSKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
        • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills.
        • Demonstrated proficient communication skills. Position Requirements:Education/Skills/Experience:
          • Completion of education to obtain Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
          • Minimum of (2) years of experience in an acute care hospital settingLicenses/Registrations/Certifications:
            • Registered Nurse (RN) - current license is required for multi-state license recognition through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
            • BLS through American Heart Association required upon hire
            • ACLS requirement based on department
              

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