What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN position at Maury Regional Health?
Title: RN- Nurse Residency Program
Location : Maury Regional Medical Center
Position Shift : Temp 7a-7p, 7p-7a
Position Summary :
New Graduate Nurse with less than one year of experience looking for a clinical RN position.
Applicants for the RN Nurse Residency program will have the opportunity to interview with all participating clinical areas. The applicant will choose to accept an offer for the area that best suits their professional goals.
Our RN residency program for recent nursing graduates is recognized by the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) as an Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Program (IRAP). Clinical settings include Emergency Department, Cardiovascular Stepdown, ICU Stepdown, Med/Surg, Oncology, Pediatrics, Perinatal, Critical Care, Orthopedics, Inpatient Surgical. Our dedication to quality cultivates a work environment that is perfect for a new graduate looking to start a career.
Responsibilities:
The duties of a RN may vary depending on the work area, but they generally include the following:
· Observe and record patient behavior
· Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests
· Collect patient health history
· Counsel and educate patients and their families on treatment plans
· Administer medication, change wound dressings and care for other treatment options
· Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions when appropriate
· Consult with supervisors and doctors to decide on the best treatment plan for patients
· Research ways to improve healthcare processes and improve patient outcomes
Credentials / Education:
Required: Diploma of Associate or bachelor’s degree from Accredited Nursing School
About Maury Regional Health:
Maury Regional Health is the largest health system between Nashville and Huntsville with approximately 2,800 employees and more than 200 physicians at our hospitals, clinics, surgery centers, outpatient facilities and physician practices throughout southern Middle Tennessee, including:
· Maury Regional Medical Center (Columbia)
· Marshall Medical Center (Lewisburg)
· Wayne Medical Center (Waynesboro)
· Lewis Health Center (Hohenwald)
· Maury Regional Medical Group physician practices
· Additional locations
Why Join Our Team?
- Culture : Magnet® designation at Maury Regional Medical Center and a commitment to patient-centered care
- Educational Opportunities : Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment (for qualifying candidates)
- Career Advancement : Cross-training, mentorships and internal promotions
- Benefits : Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits package and complementary parking on campus
At Maury Regional Health, we prioritize clinical excellence and compassionate care in all that we do as evidence by:
- Our six-time recognition as a 15 Top Health System in the U.S. by IBM Watson Health® , most recently awarded in 2020.
- Our RN residency program for recent nursing graduates is recognized by the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) as an Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Program (IRAP) .
- Numerous facilities throughout southern Middle Tennessee with nearly 3,000 employees provide a broad range of services, while retaining those qualities that bind us together as a family.
