RN-Registered Nurse - Joint Replacement Observation

Ascension; Port Williams; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care system dedicated to compassionate, personalized care. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, providing essential nursing services in a post-surgical unit. With a focus on teamwork and professional growth, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization that values community impact and personal development. Enjoy benefits like paid time off, health insurance options, and retirement plans while making a difference in patients' lives. If you're passionate about nursing and eager to contribute to a supportive team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Community service opportunities

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from Tennessee Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care according to established protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans and communicate patient conditions.
• Coordinate discharge planning with healthcare team members.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Procedures

Patient Assessment

Care Coordination

Education

Diploma from an accredited nursing school

Registered Nurse License

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Joint Replacement Observation
• Schedule: Full-time, Night shift, 6:30 pm - 7:00 am
• Hospital: Saint Thomas Midtown
• Location: 2000 Church Street, Nashville

This 27 bed post-surgical joint replacement unit has efficient, streamlined processes with a team-centered environment. The desire to grow and learn is supported at every level. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment where peers become friends, come and join our team!

What You Will Do

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

• Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

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.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences

• Must have at least 6 months of RN experience in an acute care hospital.

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.

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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.