Registered Nurse Advanced Heart Failure

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Financial security & retirement plans

Paid time off and holidays

Ascension-paid tuition and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for its Advanced Heart Failure department at Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN. This role involves implementing and monitoring patient care plans, serving as a primary coordinator for patient care, and ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team.

Candidates must hold a diploma from an accredited nursing school and be licensed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing. BLS and Advanced Life Support certifications are also required within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

• Advanced Life Support and BLS certification required within the specified time frame.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credential required from the Tennessee Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Serve as a primary coordinator for patient care.
• Note and carry out physician orders.
• Assess and coordinate discharge planning needs.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Monitoring patient condition

Communication with healthcare team

Education

Diploma from an accredited nursing school

Job description

Location: Nashville, TN

Facility: Saint Thomas West

Department: Advanced Heart Failure

Schedule: Part-time | Night Shift | Weekends

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Minimum Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.