Registered Nurse; RN), Surgery

Job Title:

Registered Nurse (RN), Surgery (OR) at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski

Job Type: Full-Time | Days

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 Sign-On Bonus available to well-qualified applicants

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System – Pulaski is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. As a Surgery RN, you will be part of a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier and providing exceptional patient care.

• 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.

• 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.

• Education: Associate's degree required. BSN preferred.
• 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.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire.
• Licenses: Must be a licensed Registered Nurse with the State of Tennessee or a licensed Registered Nurse from a Compact State with the proper Tennessee paperwork filed within 30 days of hire.

More About Southern Tennessee Regional Health System – Pulaski

Located in Pulaski, Tennessee, the Pulaski campus provides inpatient and outpatient services to Giles County and the surrounding area. The 95-bed, Joint Commission‑accredited acute care facility serves the community with a wide range of services.

EEOC Statement

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System – Pulaski is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Southern Tennessee Regional Health System – Lawrenceburg is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.