Nurse Practitioner

Company: Highpoint Health - Sumner
Location: Gallatin
Posted on: September 29, 2024

Job Description:

Job Summary: Registered Nurse (RN)The newly opened 12-Bed Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) and Observation Unit is a dual-purpose unit designed to provide comprehensive care for patients requiring short-term observation and those needing acute medical or post-surgical care. This unit integrates the capabilities of both Med-Surg and observation services, allowing for efficient management of a diverse patient population while ensuring high-quality care in a modern and supportive environment.Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Performs patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice in other nursing units as necessary.About Our Health SystemHighpoint 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.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.

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