Job Description

Job Description

Certification Details

• BLS
• ALS
• PALS
• Tennessee RN licensure

Job Details

• Travel RN position at Hillside Hospital, part of Southern Tennessee Regional Health System in Pulaski, TN.
• Facility is a 95-bed, Joint Commission-accredited acute care facility providing inpatient and outpatient services.
• Position involves working in the Detox unit with a 13-bed floor and patient ratios of 1:7.
• Experience with CIWA/COWS preferred but no specialty needed.
• Patient population ranges from ages 18 to geriatric, occasionally 17-year-old patients.
• Common diagnoses include substance abuse, polysubstance abuse, ETOH, behavioral conditions, hypertension, syncope, seizures, liver disease, cognitive changes, and high fall risk.
• Treatments include valium tapers, subutex, vivitrol, banana bags, rescue medications, and routine/home meds.
• Personality fit includes willingness to learn, teamwork, respect for department expectations, calmness in chaotic situations, confidence in clinical judgment, and problem-solving attitude.
• Required education is ASN minimum with licensure/certification to work as an RN in Tennessee.
• Dress code allows any solid color scrubs; restrictions on outerwear, open-toed shoes, jewelry, and other items for safety.

Job Requirements

• Required certifications prior to start: BLS, ALS, PALS (PALS to be handled with care after hire).
• Licensure/certification required to work as an RN in Tennessee.
• Preferred experience: 5+ years, minimum acceptable 3+ years.
• Must have skills: patient care of all ages, bedside shift report, IV access.
• Preferred skills: assist with bedside procedures such as PICC lines/midlines, CIWA/COWS.
• All clinical staff must be checked against the Tennessee Abuse Registry prior to assignment start date with results required before start.

Schedule Information

• Weekly guaranteed hours: 36 hours.
• Shift details not specified but orientation is weekly on Mondays.
• Weekend hours: every other weekend and as needed.
• No call required.
• May be required to float to other departments as needed but not standard.

Unit Specific Information

• Unit: Detox floor with 13 beds.
• Patient ratios: 1 nurse to 7 patients.
• Equipment includes IV pumps, Zoll monitor, IV catheters.
• EHR system: HMS/Medhost.
• Supervisors: Director and CNC (names removed).
• Patient population: adults and geriatric, occasionally 17-year-olds.
• No specialty required but experience with CIWA/COWS preferred.
• Common diagnoses and treatments related to substance abuse and behavioral health.
• No call required; weekend coverage every other weekend and as needed.

Additional Details

• Education expectations to be completed during contract.
• Required audits and processes including bedside shift report, briefs, debriefs, and unit checks must be followed.
• Employees expected to treat others with respect and follow facility standards.
• Dress code and attire restrictions apply for safety and professionalism.

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