PRN Registered Nursing (RN) - Surgery

Highpoint Health – Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas has an opportunity for a PRN Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Surgical team. 

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 PRN RN Surgery nurse 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.

A Surgical Registered Nurse (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.

Perform other duties as assigned.

May be required to perform duties of the CNA, MA or LPN or other nursing staff on occasion.

Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service, projects and committees as assigned.

Adheres to and supports the policies and procedures of Highpoint Health – Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas.

Works scheduled shifts including overtime, when necessary.

Accepts all call schedule as directed.

Maintains a neat and professional appearance in compliance to the existing dress code.

While performing this job, occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees.

Reports to the Director of Surgical Services.

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school.  Additional requirements include:

·         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

·         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.

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Geri Lee by emailing geri.lee@lpnt.net. 

Highpoint Health – Winchester with Asc