MICU RN

AECOM; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization in Southeast Tennessee seeks a Registered Nurse to provide critical patient care in an intensive care setting. The ideal candidate will have an ADN, an active RN license, and experience in acute care. Join a renowned team dedicated to delivering quality health services and make a significant impact in patients' lives.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Health benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have an active RN license with the Board of Nursing.
• One year of recent acute care experience is required.
• ACLS certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor high acuity patients and administer medications.
• Educate patients and caregivers about treatment plans.
• Participate actively in quality care decisions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient education

Medication administration

Crisis management

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

**Responsibilities**

**Expectations**

+ Patience and focus to constantly monitor high acuity patients

+ Proven ability to think and react quickly in critical or emergency situations

+ Medication evaluation, administration, and education specific to the patient’s custom care plan

+ Facilitate education to patients and caregivers concerning condition, treatment plan, and prevention (if appropriate)

+ Actively participate in decisions affecting your practice environment for excellence in delivering quality care to patients in intensive care

**Qualifications**

**Minimum Qualifications:**

+ Associate’s Degree (ADN) in Nursing from an accredited nursing college or program

+ Current Registered Nurse (RN) license active with the Board of Nursing within the state you are practicing or a nursing license with eNLC practice privileges

+ One year of recent acute care experience

+ Basic Life Support (BLS)

+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

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**Overview**

CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, 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.

**Pay Range**

$30.00 - $43.05 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.