RN-Charge-Med Surg/ Observation Unit

Ascension; Port Williams; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care system that has been serving the community for over 125 years. This role offers a unique opportunity to coordinate patient care in a supportive environment while leading a dedicated team. As part of a faith-based, non-profit organization, you will be empowered to make a positive impact in the lives of patients and their families. With a commitment to compassionate care, Ascension provides a comprehensive system of support, including various health insurance options, retirement benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're ready to enhance your career and contribute to a meaningful mission, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• 1 year of cumulative job-specific experience required.
• BLS Provider certification and RN credential from the Tennessee Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit staffing and provide leadership for quality patient care.
• Assess patient care needs and develop assignments for nursing staff.
• Evaluate effectiveness of patient care and manage complaints.

Skills

Patient Care

Staff Management

Clinical Objectives Implementation

BLS Certification

Registered Nurse Credential

Education

Nursing Degree

Professional Licensure

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Enjoy a supportive team and free covered parking.
• Department: Observation Unit
• Schedule: Full time night shift
• Hospital: Ascension, Saint Thomas Midtown
• Location: Nashville, TN

The 6 Central Observation unit is a 24 bed unit that cares for a patient population consisting of chest pain, Stroke rule outs, CHF and COPD exacerbation and along with some psychiatric holds and evaluations.

What You Will Do

Coordinate unit staffing and provide leadership while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care in assigned area.

• Assign, direct, educate and monitor nursing and support staff during assigned shift. Contribute to or perform performance evaluations of staff.
• Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments, ensuring that population appropriate patient care is given.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of patient care and identify any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
• Respond to complaints about patient care and manage through established channels.
• May provide input for hiring, training, directing, development and evaluating of staff.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.