Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem

Overview

Position: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - North Knoxville

Schedule: Per Diem, Days or Nights available

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Registered Nurses (RNs) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.

Start Strong: Extensive and thorough Registered Nurse (RN) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
Flexible Scheduling: Minimum per diem requirement of 4 shifts in a 6-week period.
Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Receive admissions and/or transfers to the unit
Initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment
Timely and accurate documentation using appropriate systems
Interpret assessment/diagnostic data including labs and telemetry
Ensure medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately
Competence in Rapid Response and code events
Instruct and counsel patients/families
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid State RN License
BLS is required at hire.
ACLS is required at hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Clinical experience

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

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