NICU Nurse PRN

Parkridge East Hospital; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan with a match

Job summary

Parkridge East Hospital in Chattanooga is looking for a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care within the scope of nursing practices. Responsibilities include maintaining patient safety, utilizing therapeutic communication, and documenting care. Applicants must have a nursing degree, 1 year of NICU experience, and relevant certifications. The position offers comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, and financial wellness programs, along with education support and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1 year of NICU RN experience required for PRN.
• Current licensure by the Tennessee Board of Nursing or a Compact state.

Responsibilities

• Utilize therapeutic communication and maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
• Document all patient care using the nursing process.
• Perform technical skills and demonstrate critical thinking.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Age-specific knowledge

Technical skills

Critical thinking

Education

Degree from an accredited School of Professional Nursing

Tools

BLS certification

CPI training

Job description

Parkridge East Hospital seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities

• Utilize therapeutic communication in daily practice, maintain a safe therapeutic environment, and identify nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient.
• Demonstrate age‑specific knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment and care of patients.
• Ensure the privacy of patients and confidentiality of their Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Apply the nursing process for individual care to meet patient needs and document all patient care.
• Perform technical skills, follow procedures, and demonstrate critical thinking.
• Provide care and coordinate participation that supports the hospital's mission and vision statement.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited School of Professional Nursing (B.S. or A.S.).
• 1 year of NICU RN experience required for PRN.
• BLS certification.
• CPI training and certification required within 6 months.
• Current licensure by the Tennessee Board of Nursing or a Compact state.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for 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 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.
• 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.

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.