Acute Care RN

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Fertility and family-building benefits

Job summary

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville, TN, is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) in Med Surg to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. You will work collaboratively with medical providers and the care team while advocating for patients and their families.

The ideal candidate should hold an Associate Degree, be a licensed RN, and be prepared to obtain required certifications within 30 days of employment. The role offers comprehensive benefits and support for continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification needed within 30 days of employment.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification needed within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's condition during admission and each shift.
• Perform procedures as ordered by medical providers.
• Provide exceptional care and respond to patient requests.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions and treatment.

Skills

Patient assessment

Patient education

Collaboration with medical team

Medication administration

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Overview

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in Med Surg, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in line with department standards and practice guidelines. You will collaborate with medical providers and the care team, following nursing models such as Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage. You will advocate for patients, families, and caregivers and support the organization’s vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient's condition during admission and each shift, promptly identifying and reporting changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical providers, and document care administration in the patient\'s medical record. Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic response, and take appropriate action for any adverse drug events.
• Provide exceptional care by responding to patient requests, proactively anticipating 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.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Associate Degree
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (within 30 days of employment start date)
• NIH Stroke Scale (within 30 days of employment start date)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• 401(k) plan with company match; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; flexible spending accounts; retirement readiness tools
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships
• Fertility and family-building benefits, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Equal Opportunity

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.