Acute Care RN

Parkridge East Hospital; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition assistance and certification support

Job summary

Parkridge East Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is seeking an Acute Care RN to join our dedicated team. This role involves providing and coordinating care for patients, collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance patient experiences and outcomes. You will also develop individualized care plans and perform essential technical skills.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive medical plans, retirement savings options, education support, and more. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year med/surg experience preferred.
• Current licensure by Tennessee Board of Nursing required.
• Must pursue Med-Surg certification within 1 year from hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate patient care.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop individualized plans of care.

Skills

Patient rounding

Customer service initiatives

Technical skills and procedures

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Acute Care RN with Parkridge East Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Registered nurses provide and coordinate care for patients. The Registered nurse is responsible for collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to provide physical and psychological support to patients and their families. Daily responsibilities of the Registered nurse include but are not limited to: assessments and reassessments, developing individualized plans of care, medication administration, documentation, education, proper maintenance of equipment, and communication of patient needs.

What you will do in this role

• You will be performing patient rounding in an effort to maximize patient satisfaction and quality standards.
• You will demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served as per Scope of Service.
• You will promote customer service initiatives.
• You are given the opportunity to utilize nursing process for individual care to meet the needs of patients.
• You will demonstrate your ability to perform technical skills and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year med/surg experience preferred
• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Current licensure by Tennessee Board of Nursing or other acceptable Board of Nursing
• Current BLS certification
• Pursue and complete Med-Surg certification within 1 year from date of hire

Benefits

Parkridge East Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Parkridge East Hospital is a 120+ bed facility in East Ridge. We provide a full range of medical and surgical services. These services include orthopedics and robotic surgery. We have a 24/7 Emergency Department. The facility also offers obstetrical care and complex gynecological procedures. We also hold a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Specialized providers in the NICU include neonatologists, neonatal nurses and respiratory therapists. These staff are on site at all times. Visit us for excellent general and OB care!

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.