Emergency Nurse

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga

United States

On-site

USD 65,000 - 80,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high-quality, compassionate care. You will perform comprehensive assessments, implement care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, patient advocacy, and safe medication administration, with opportunities for growth within an award-winning health system and commitment to excellence in care delivery.

Qualifications

Associate degree in nursing (ADN) or equivalent required or on hire
Completion of an accredited nursing program
TN RN license required upon hire and CPR certification
ACLS within 120 days and PALS within 120 days
BSN preferred upon hire

Responsibilities

Diagnostic and patient monitoring with detection of acute changes and escalation of concerns
Administration and monitoring of therapies and medications
Manage rapidly changing situations and anticipate patient needs
Organize workflows, prioritize tasks, and coordinate care across the team
Provide patient comfort, advocate for patients, and contribute to a healing environment
Assess and educate patients about condition and treatment plans

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate degree in nursing (ADN) or equivalent

Accredited nursing program completion

RN license in TN (upon hire)

Basic Life Support (CPR)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 120 days

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 120 days

Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

Diagnostic and patient monitoring (detection and recognition of acute changes and escalation or concerns/critical results).
Administration and monitoring therapeutic interventions and regimens (starting/maintaining intravenous therapies, administering medication per patients' rights, preventing falls and skin breakdown and following policies in relation to safety measures).
Effective management of rapidly changing situations (identifying, assessing and anticipating needs).
Organization and work rule competencies (prioritizing, coordination and meeting multiple patient needs in a timely manner).
Helping Role (consistently contribute to a healing environment, providing patient comfort and support for human dignity, serving as a patient advocate and building and maintaining a therapeutic environment).
Teaching-Coaching Function (assess and evaluates the patient's readiness and ability to learn, effectively explains a patient's condition and their interpretation of his or her illness.

Job Requirements

Required