Ortho RN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) Plan with company match

Tuition assistance and student loan support

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

Parkridge Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. This role involves delivering high-quality, patient-centered care as part of a collaborative healthcare team. Candidates must have a valid RN license and an Associate Degree along with Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of hiring.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, paid time off, and education support. Join a reputable hospital offering a range of medical services in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Registered Nurse license and an Associate Degree.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Strong ability to provide patient advocacy and education.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patient conditions during shifts.
• Perform medications and procedures as ordered by providers.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

Associate Degree

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a An Ortho Med Surg RN? At Parkridge Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

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. You will collaborate with medical providers and the care team, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse license.
• Associate Degree.

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.
• Retirement resources: 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.
• Education support through 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.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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

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.