Observation Unit Registered Nurse

Tristar Health; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TriStar Health is seeking an Observation Unit Nurse to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced observation setting in Smyrna, TN. The nurse will monitor changing conditions, perform timely assessments, administer medications, and coordinate tests and discharges within a collaborative care team.

The role emphasizes safety, compassionate communication, and adherence to evidence-based practice, with opportunities to mentor peers and participate in quality improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

• Monitor and reassess patients with changing conditions.
• Perform timely assessments.
• Administer medications.
• Coordinate tests and discharges.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families.
• Document in the EMR.
• Support throughput and patient flow.
• Emphasize safety and evidence-based practice.
• Mentor peers and contribute to quality and performance improvement initiatives.

Job description

TriStar Health is seeking an Observation Unit Nurse to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced observation setting. The nurse will monitor and reassess patients with changing conditions, perform timely assessments, administer medications, and coordinate tests and discharges. Responsibilities include collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, educating patients and families, documenting in the EMR, and supporting throughput and patient flow. The role emphasizes safety, evidence-based practice, and compassionate communication while mentoring peers and contributing to quality and performance improvement initiatives.