Acute Care Nurse

RemoteWorker US; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with a 100% match

Education assistance (tuition support)

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chattanooga is seeking an Acute Care Nurse to deliver high-quality patient-centered care. The ideal candidate must be a Registered Nurse with an Associate Degree and will engage in patient assessment, medication administration, and education for patients and families. This position offers various benefits, including a sign-on bonus for qualified RN candidates.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of hiring.
• Registered Nurse credentials are required.
• Experience with patient care in medical settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' conditions upon admission and each shift.
• Administer medications and monitor responses.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Nursing experience

Patient education

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Description

Sign-On Bonus available for qualified RN candidates!

Days: $20,000 Sign-On Bonus???

Nights: $25,000 Sign-On Bonus

Acute Care Nurse Opportunity

Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Parkridge Medical Center we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as an Acute Care Nurse and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.

What you will do in this role

• Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record. Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.

What qualifications you will need

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Registered Nurse
• Associate Degree

Parkridge Medical Center Overview

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state-of-the‑art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB‑GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our RN Med Surg opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.?Unlock the possibilities apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.