Ortho RN: Direct Patient Care & Team Support

Parkridge Medical Center; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance / education support

Paid time off and family leave

Retirement plan with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Discounts and wellness programs

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN, is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care within the scope of the RN Practice Act. You will use therapeutic communication to support patient needs and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

The role requires planning individualized care with an interdisciplinary team, participating in performance improvement, and supporting staff and physicians to deliver high‑quality, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Current RN licensure (or eligible).
• CPR certificate.
• 1 year clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• As RN, you will perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act.
• Utilizes therapeutic communication in daily practice and maintains a safe therapeutic environment.
• Identify nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient.
• Plan individualized patient care utilizing an interdisciplinary approach.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Provide care and coordinate participation that fosters the hospital's mission and vision.

Skills

CPR certificate

Clinical experience

Therapeutic communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Graduate of an Accredited School of Professional Nursing

Current RN licensure (or eligible)

Job description

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN, is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care within the scope of the RN Practice Act. You will use therapeutic communication to support patient needs and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

The role requires planning individualized care with an interdisciplinary team, participating in performance improvement, and supporting staff and physicians to deliver high‑quality, compassionate care.