Registered Nurse Cardiac Float Pool

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement: 403(b) plan

Well-being support: EAP and counseling

Job summary

Ascension is seeking an on-site RN for the Cardiac Stepdown Progressive Care Float at Ascension Saint Thomas West in Nashville, TN. The role focuses on executing care plans, monitoring patient status, coordinating interdisciplinary care, and fulfilling physician/nursing orders.

Minimum requirements include Tennessee RN licensure, ACLS and BLS certification, and a nursing diploma. Equal employment opportunity policies apply, with EVerify participation noted.

Qualifications

• RN licensure with Tennessee Board of Nursing prior to hire.
• ACLS and BLS required prior to hire.
• Diploma in Nursing from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Care Plan Execution: Implement and monitor patient care plans to ensure treatment is progressing as intended.
• Condition Monitoring: Observe, record, and communicate changes in a patient's condition to the appropriate parties.
• Interdisciplinary Coordination: Act as a central coordinator across all medical disciplines to ensure patient care remains well-coordinated.
• Order Fulfillment: Attend to and accurately carry out all medical orders provided by physicians and nursing staff.
• Needs Assessment: Evaluate and coordinate a patient’s ongoing care needs in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.

Education

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

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Nashville, TN

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West

Department: Cardiac Stepdown Progressive Care Float

Schedule: PRN | Day

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Care Plan Execution: Implement and monitor specific patient care plans to ensure treatment is progressing as intended.
• Condition Monitoring: Observe, record, and communicate changes in a patient's condition to the appropriate parties.
• Interdisciplinary Coordination: Act as a central coordinator across all medical disciplines to ensure patient care remains well-coordinated.
• Order Fulfillment: Attend to and accurately carry out all medical orders provided by physicians and nursing staff.
• Needs Assessment: Evaluate and coordinate a patient’s ongoing care needs in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Advanced Life Support obtained prior to 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.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing 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 law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

E-Verify statement

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