Registered Nurse - Resource Nurse Full Time in FRANKLIN, Tennessee at Williamson Medical Center

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women’s services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org.

Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We’re committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.

Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Position Summary:
To assist and educate staff to coordinate, implement, and plan nursing care in a timely and accurate manner.

Position Requirements:
Formal Education / Training:
1. Licensed by the State of Tennessee.
2. Earned a nursing diploma or degree from a college or university.
3. CPR/BLS within 90 days of hire.
4. ACLS within 6 months of hire.
5. Basic Arrythmia within 6 months of hire.

Workplace Experience:
1. At least five years of medsurg and/or critical care patient care delivery
Equipment and Skills Training:
Standard patient care equipment for services provided. The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently and to be flexible in applying basic nursing knowledge to a variety of setting. Equipment: Network Computer System, Pneumatic Tube System, Omnicell Medication System; Telemetry Monitors; AT&T Language line, Telemetry course preferred.

Physical Environment:
A medical/surgical/critical care units whose patient population ranges from pediatric through geriatric.

Physical Effort:
1. Able to communicate in English verbally and legibly.
2. Able to stand/work for up to twelve hours a day.
3. Able to lift with assistance up to 250 lbs.

Key Results:
Promotes and maintains quality patient care by guiding and coaching staff within the nursing department.
Rounds and assists staff in patient care delivery throughout the inpatient setting.
Mentors and educates staff to enhance the patient centered care model and individual plan of care
Functions as a resource for clinical decision making and skills in clinical care.
Works closely with staff to develop an environment that promotes staff growth, role competency and proficiency in nursing skills/critical thinking.
Provides superior patient/family customer service to align with the overall expectation of a positive patient experience
Serves as a role model for excellence in clinical care and the overall patient experience.
Utilizes novice-to-expert continuum when developing staff and considers the learning style of the individual.
Uses and reinforces correct procedures, policies and practices when educating staff.
Identifies consistent learning needs and gaps in staff competencies in order to work with the Education Department to provide hospital wide training.
Communicates to the unit directors any staff concerns regarding practice gaps.
Maintains personal appearance in a way that reflects our professionalism and demonstrates to our patients, visitors, and coworkers the importance we place on cleanliness, orderliness and safety.