Job Description
Responsible for compliance with overall nursing practice standards of the specialty area. Responsible for compliance with standards/policies during assigned shift. Responsible for supervising, assigning and directing activities of all licensed and unlicensed caregivers and support staff during their assigned shift. Uses independent judgment to ensure optimal delivery of patient care and appropriate use of available resources. Ensures that Longview Regional's values are reflected in all aspects of the department's operation.
Responsible for compliance with overall nursing practice standards of the specialty area. Responsible for compliance with standards/policies during assigned shift. Responsible for supervising, assigning and directing activities of all licensed and unlicensed caregivers and support staff during their assigned shift. Uses independent judgment to ensure optimal delivery of patient care and appropriate use of available resources. Ensures that Longview Regional's values are reflected in all aspects of the department's operation.
Experience:
1. Previous Cardiac/ Telemetry preferred
2. Dysrhythmia Interpretation Course preferred
3. Previous Critical Care Course preferred
Licenses/Certificates: 1. Current Texas RN license or current Compact state license
2. Current AHA Healthcare provider BLS; ACLS required within 9 months of transfer or hire if not current
3. Critical Care Level 1 obtained within first 6 months of hire
4. Advanced certifications and training in Critical Care Nursing preferred
Franklin, TN
Community Health Systems is a Fortune 500 company based in Franklin, Tennessee. It was the largest provider of general hospital healthcare services in the United States in terms of number of acute care facilities. As of December 31, 2016, it owns, leases or operates 158 hospitals in 22 states.
In August 2015, the company announced plans to spin off 38 hospitals and its management and consulting subsidiary, Quorum Health Resources, into a new publicly traded company called Quorum Health Corporation. The company completed the spinoff of Quorum Health Corporation on April 29, 2016. Quorum owns or leases hospitals across 16 states, primarily in cities or counties with populations of 50,000 or less. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol: QHC.
On October 3, 2016, CHS was removed from the S&P Midcap 400 and added to the S&P Smallcap 600. Under CEO Wayne T. Smith, the Company's stock has lost over 76% of its value since the year 2000.