Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Registered Nurse (RN) for our Surgery Center Department. This job is permanent, PRN. *Benefits Include:* * Competitive Pay * Free onsite parking * Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees *Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:* * Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition. * Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires. * 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. *Infection control & Cancer Registry Responsibilities:* * Coordinates the development and evaluation of the organization's infection prevention and control strategies, policies, and planning. * Collects and performs statistical analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of OSHA Standards/healthcare acquired infection data, including risk assessment, surveillance priorities, and outcomes analysis. * Assists with the development of educational resources and initiatives. * Monitors research and developments in the field of infection prevention and control to identify best practices. * Participates in quality improvement activities of the organization and the department. * Facilitates the surgery center's process to provide a safe environment by reducing the risk of exposure to blood/body fluids to employees, patients, and customers of the facility. * Collects, compiles, and reports cancer diagnosis data for state reporting purposes on a monthly basis. * Prepares policies and procedures for surgery center. *Minimum Education* Associate’s degree in Nursing: □ Preferred X Required Drag Edit Delete *Minimum Education* Bachelor’s degree in Nursing: X Preferred □ Required Drag Edit Delete *Required Licenses* [Tennessee, United States] Registered Nurse RN License in the State of TN or another compact state Drag Edit Delete *Required Skills* Certifications: The below certifications will be required at the time of hire: X Basic Life Support (BLS) The below certifications will be required within 6 months of hire or when transferring into a new department with these certifications: X Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) X Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) **Job:** **Please select a valid job field* **Organization:** **Starr Surgery Center of Athens* **Title:** *RN PRN* **Location:** *Tennessee-Athens* **Requisition ID:** *7412-7326*