PRN Acute Night-Shift Nurse (LPN or RN)

Are you a nurse looking for flexibility, premium pay, and the opportunity to make a difference in your community? Ringgold County Hospital is looking for a PRN Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Acute Care team on night shift!

Our Acute Care team provides care across both our 16-bed medical-surgical floor and Emergency Room, offering a rewarding opportunity to care for patients with a variety of needs in a close-knit, team-oriented environment.

Position Details

• Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

• Status: PRN (as needed)

• Department: Acute Care – Medical-Surgical and Emergency Room

• Schedule: Flexible scheduling based on department needs and your availability

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Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: Earn premium pay for night shifts, plus applicable shift differentials.

• Flexible Schedule: PRN scheduling offers flexibility to help you balance work with your personal commitments.

• Variety in Patient Care: Work with patients across both medical-surgical and emergency services.

• Meaningful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of patients and families in our local community.

• Supportive Team Culture: Join a collaborative team committed to quality patient care, ongoing learning, and professional development.

• Current LPN license in the state of employment (or eligibility for reciprocity)
• IVT Certification is Require
• BLS/ACLS certification (required); additional certifications (e.g., PALS, TNCC) preferred.
• 2+ years experience in acute care or emergency room setting.
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently during night shifts while maintaining high standards of care

Essential Functions:

• Administers nursing care to patients under the direction of the registered nurse; includes assessing patients, implementing patient's plan of care and evaluating the patient's response to care.
• Provides patient/family or care giver education as directed.
• Is knowledgeable in delegation of tasks to certified nursing assistants.
• Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patient's records.
• Works under direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, Ringgold County Hospital Policies, Nursing Standards and Nursing judgment.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance and use, i.e., IV Pumps, monitoring equipment, drainage/suction devices, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all patient/personnel information.
• Initiates emergency support measures, BCLS, protecting patient from injury.
• Works assigned shift/shifts, weekends and holidays, as scheduled.
• Assists with patient care duties/tasks, i.e., hygiene, ambulation, elimination, etc.
• Assists with clerical/ward clerk duties, i.e., answering phones and call lights, maintenance of chart, etc.
• Maintains patient care supplies, equipment and environment.
• Provides orientation/education for staff, students and health care members as directed.
• Effectively assumes job responsibilities of ancillary support during absence.