Soddy Daisy ER Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Behavioral health and telemedicine

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Certification support

Job summary

Parkridge Health System in Chattanooga is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate and deliver high-quality patient care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. You will advocate for patients and families, teach about conditions and treatments, and ensure detailed documentation of all care activities.

The role requires RN credentials, an ADN, and timely certifications (ACLS, BCLS, PALS) with training timelines, while no travel is needed and growth opportunities exist.

Qualifications

• ACLS cert required within 30 days of start date.
• BCLS cert required within 30 days of start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention within 90 days.
• PALS within 30 days of employment start date.
• RN credential required to practice.
• Associate Degree in Nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care per department standards.
• Collaborate with medical providers and care team to ensure comprehensive care.
• Advocate for patients and families to support exceptional experience and outcomes.
• Assess pain regularly and monitor for effective pain management.
• Document care in the patient record promptly and accurately.
• Respond to patient requests and anticipate needs proactively.
• Educate patients and families about condition, plan, meds, and follow-up.
• Instruct on non-medical follow-ups like diet and exercise for self-management.

Education

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Registered Nurse (RN) credential

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. That’s why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Join us!

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient‑centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty.
• Works in collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, providing individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.”
• Serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.
• Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s) and documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Responds promptly to patient requests, anticipates patient needs, and resolves them proactively.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, status, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow‑up measures, translating complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about non‑medicinal follow‑up measures such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and lifestyle changes, preparing them for future self‑management.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse (RN) credential.
• Associate Degree in Nursing.
• No travel required.
• No experience required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with 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.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and 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.

Hospital Overview

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital located near downtown Chattanooga. It offers comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services, including cardiovascular surgery, cancer treatment, intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, rehabilitation, neurosurgery, OB‑GYN services, Level III neonatal intensive care, behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.