Ortho RN: Join Our New Orthopedics Tower Team

Parkridge Health System; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

401(k) match on 3–9% of pay

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an Orthopedic Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care on the Med-Surg floor of the new Tower. You will apply therapeutic communication and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs.

The role supports performance improvement and patient safety, with responsibilities including staff collaboration, assignment considerations, and responding promptly to requests from physicians and patients.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Current RN licensure.
• CPR certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act.
• Utilize therapeutic communication in daily practice and maintain 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 and contribute to hospital mission and vision.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Education

Graduate of an Accredited School of Professional Nursing

Current RN licensure

CPR certificate

Job description

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an Orthopedic Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care on the Med-Surg floor of the new Tower. You will apply therapeutic communication and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs.

The role supports performance improvement and patient safety, with responsibilities including staff collaboration, assignment considerations, and responding promptly to requests from physicians and patients.