Cardiac Stepdown RN: Lead Care & Rapid Response

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Wellbeing support

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN, seeks a Cardiac Stepdown Nurse to provide direct patient care within the RN scope. You will contribute to a safe therapeutic environment and support performance improvement initiatives.

The role involves assessing patient needs, administering meds, documenting conditions, and educating patients and families as part of a multidisciplinary team. ACLS due within 6 months; TN RN licensure required.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse from accredited school of nursing.
• Current Licensure with Tennessee Board of Nursing.
• Current BLS.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• One year of clinical nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs and carry out physician orders.
• Administer prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds, monitor vital signs.
• Monitor, document and communicate patient condition using EHR systems.
• Instruct and educate patients and families as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

RN from accredited program

Tennessee RN licensure

BLS certification

ACLS within 6 months

1 year clinical nursing experience (preferred)

Job description

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN, seeks a Cardiac Stepdown Nurse to provide direct patient care within the RN scope. You will contribute to a safe therapeutic environment and support performance improvement initiatives.

The role involves assessing patient needs, administering meds, documenting conditions, and educating patients and families as part of a multidisciplinary team. ACLS due within 6 months; TN RN licensure required.