Observation Unit Nurse

TriStar Summit Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TriStar Summit Medical Center is seeking an Observation Unit Nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in our trauma unit. The position offers opportunities for career growth into leadership roles and specialization, with comprehensive benefits packages supporting your health and wellness. Join a team that is dedicated to making a meaningful impact through compassionate nursing care.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching contributions

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Time Away From Work Program

Employee Health Assistance Fund

Free counseling services

Qualifications

• Must have a Registered Nurse license.
• Certifications required within 30 days of hire (BCLS, ACLS, NIHSS).

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition upon admission and during shifts.
• Administer medications and monitor responses.
• Educate patients and families on treatment and care plans.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse

ACLS certification

BCLS certification

Job description

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Days: $15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Nights: $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at TriStar Summit Medical Center have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a(an) Observation Unit Nurse you can be a part of change.

Summit is the busiest level 3 trauma hospital in Tennessee. In this position you will be working in a 25 bed Observation Unit. This unit cares for patients who are anticipated to discharge in 24-48 hours from admission. The diagnoses we would care for would be chest pain awaiting a stress test, angioedema patients, TIA patients whose symptoms have resolved, and dehydration due to nausea/vomiting/diarrhea who just need IV fluids and some electrolyte replacement and can go home quickly. If they need further care after they are admitted to the observation unit, they will be transferred to another inpatient unit.

There are unlimited growth opportunities at HCA! This position will provide a great pathway for nurses that are interested in growing into an ICU position. As well as becoming a Charge Nurse, Preceptor, being part of a Unit Based Council, and growing into a Leadership role.

TriStar Summit Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

Colleague recognition program

Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At TriStar Summit Medical Center, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Acute Trauma Surgical Unit opportunity.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Observation Unit Nurse

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.

What you will do in this role:

Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.

Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record. - Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.

Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.

Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.

What qualifications you will need:

Registered Nurse

Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

ACLS with 30 days of hire

NIHSS Stroke Certification within 30 days of hire

TriStar Summit is a 234 bed comprehensive facility. We serve Davidson, Wilson and surrounding counties. We include a Level III Trauma Center. We offer a full array of acute care services. These include cardiology, oncology, orthopedics/spine, rehabilitation and women’s services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI. We are a Primary Stroke Center. TriStar Summit is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Acute Surgical Trauma RN opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

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