Registered Nurse (RN) Interventional

Registered Nurse (RN) Interventional
Job Type: FT Days with rotating weekend day call

Your experience matters

At Highpoint Health Sumner 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 Sumner is a 167-bed hospital located in Gallatin, 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. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

How you'll contribute

Provides direct patient care and technical assistance prior, during and post cardiac catheterizations, permanent pacemakers as well as vascular and interventional radiology procedures.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Associate's Degree Required; Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Licenses: Current TN License at time of hire/transfer date or must be able to show eligibility for licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) must be achieved and maintained within 90 days of hire; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 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.

Essential Functions
The staff RN assesses, plans, delegates and coordinates the nursing care for assigned patients throughout the scheduled shift according to the plan of care and in collaboration with other members of the health care team (physicians, pharmacists, dietitians, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, social workers, etc.).
Identifies both actual and potential needs/problems through nursing assessment to facilitate an organized and prioritized plan of care.
Recognizes and responds to emergency situations and life threatening situations appropriately.
Documents assessment, plan of care, interventions and educational needs of each patient, as well as, documenting the patient/family response to interventions in the patient's Electronic Medical Record.
Assist other personnel in the delivery of care.
Observe activities of nursing staff and make recommendations to the department leader or improving the quality and effectiveness of care along with reporting concerns involving patient care equipment or supplies.
Evaluates, communicates and documents care delivered to other members of the health care team through huddles, briefs, debriefs and bedside report, nursing care plans, progress notes/nursing notes, direct communications to team members, etc.
Provides patient/family education utilizing the teachback method, evaluates and recommends additional education as indicated by evaluation of patient/family learning and documents. Delivers patient care activities according to standards of Care and Practice.

• Administration of medications and treatments, i.e., initiation and maintenance of IV meds, blood and blood products, hyperalimentation, epidural analgesia, patient controlled analgesia and chemotherapy.
• Utilization, maintenance and charging of equipment and supplies. Checks emergency equipment/drugs for proper operation and availability every shift.
• Maintains a safe patient and working environment by adhering to infection control and safety policies and procedures.
• Receives physician orders, documents, follows up and evaluates patients' outcomes. Assures that orders are carried out properly per policy.
• Assist physician with bedside procedures.
• Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.
• Documents procedural events in the Mac lab monitoring system
• Able to use IStat point of care testing for ACT determination
• Provides moderate sedation per Physician orders
• Able to operate all diagnostic and interventional equipment in the cath lab, i.e Volcano IVUS/ FFR, Arrow IABP, Bayer Angiojet.
• Provides Procedural nurse support for Radiology Department
• Non-Essential Functions
• Requesting and putting supplies away
• Key in work orders
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects and committees as assigned
• Works Overtime when necessary
• Participates in NCDR Registry data collection.

Why Join Highpoint Health Sumner

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 Sumner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health Sumner 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.