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NHC

Registered Nurse / Weekend RN

Cookeville, TN · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Weekend On- Call Registered Nurse, RN Pay: $70,000 - $75,000 / yearly Depending on Experience The Caris HealthCare Weekend On Call Registered Nurse is scheduled to work on weekends. The RN is ...

NHC

RN Registered Nurse

Cookeville, TN · On-site

We welcome new grads!! RN Position Highlights: * Is responsible for maintaining clinical competency as evidenced by application of integrated nursing knowledge and skills, leadership, and ...

LifePoint

Travel Nurse RN - Nursery

Carthage, TN · On-site

LifePoint is seeking a travel nurse RN Nursery for a travel nursing job in Carthage, Tennessee. & Requirements * Specialty: Nursery * Discipline: RN * Duration: 12 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift ...

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Registered Nurse (RN) Surgery

Lifepoint Health

Carthage, TN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

LifePoint Health rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 271 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

748th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Surgery
Job Type: Full Time | Days 

Your experience matters

At Highpoint Health Riverview we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (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.

About our Health System
Highpoint Health Riverview is a 25-bed hospital located in Carthage, TN and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.

How you'll contribute

Provides direct patient care in the surgical setting using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

Essential Functions Additional Information

Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.

Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.

Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees.

Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements. Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Qualifications and requirements

  • Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
  • Certifications: Current RN license in state of practice; BCLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred.

Why Join Highpoint Health Riverview

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

  • 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.

EEOC Statement

Highpoint Health Riverview is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health Riverview is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

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About LifePoint Health

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Lifepoint Health serves patients, clinicians, communities and partners across the healthcare continuum. Our diversified healthcare delivery network extends from coast to coast, consisting of community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and additional sites of care.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Brentwood, TN, US

Year founded

1999

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