Cardiac Stepdown RN

Parkridge Medical Center; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga seeks a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Stepdown unit to deliver patient-centered care in line with department standards and our mission. You will collaborate with the care team to advocate for patients and families, upholding compassionate, evidence-based practice.

You will assess patients at admission and each shift, administer medications, document care, respond to requests, and educate patients and families about conditions, treatment plans, meds and

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state
• Associate Degree in Nursing or higher
• BLS certification within 30 days of start date

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient’s condition at admission and each shift, reporting changes promptly.
• Administer medications, monitor responses, and document care in the medical record.
• Respond to patient requests promptly and anticipate needs; provide compassionate care.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about diagnosis, treatment, medications, side effects, and follow-up steps.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Patient education

Compassionate care

Education

Registered Nurse

Associate Degree

BLS within 30 days

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Cardiac Stepdown RN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkridge Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

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

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center, 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

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.