Pediatric ER Nurse

TriStar Centennial Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with match

Education assistance

Sign On Bonus

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking a Pediatric ER Nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a dynamic environment. The role requires essential qualifications such as a Registered Nurse license and basic life support certifications. Responsibilities include assessing pain, teaching patients about their conditions, and collaborating with care teams. Join us at the forefront of pediatric healthcare and make a meaningful impact on patient lives.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• 1 year of RN experience required.
• Pediatric ER experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care.
• Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management.
• Teaches patients about their medical condition and treatment plans.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Patient care

Pain management

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Join to apply for the Pediatric ER Nurse role at TriStar Centennial Medical Center.

Sign On Bonus Available for Qualifying Candidates!
With over 2,000 sites of care and serving more than 31.2 million patient interactions each year, nurses at Tristar Centennial Medical Center have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a Pediatric ER Nurse you can be a part of change.

Benefits

• 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, vision benefits, life, 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 other discount programs.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance, 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 offering free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient‑centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

• Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Performs exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow‑up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non‑medicinal follow‑up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self‑management.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• (RN) Registered Nurse.
• 1 Year of RN experience required.
• Pediatric ER experience highly preferred.

TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 740‑plus bed comprehensive facility. We offer medical and surgical programs, including behavioral health and 24‑hour emergency care. The campus includes The Children’s Hospital at TriStar Centennial, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute, and TriStar Centennial Advanced Joint Replacement Institute.

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.