Registered Nurse ED

Ascension Healthcare; Centerville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Counseling and peer support

Spiritual care

Stress management resources

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Hickman in Centerville, TN seeks a PRN Nights RN to join the ED. The role involves high-acuity patient care, rapid response to orders, and coordination with trauma teams to ensure timely treatment.

Responsibilities include educating patients and families, arranging tests, and facilitating admissions or discharges to maintain flow. Requires TN RN license and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing.
• RN license issued by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification required.
• Compact State license recognition prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Expertly evaluate patient conditions to prioritize care and implement life-saving interventions in a high-acuity environment.
• Carry out physician orders and monitor patient stability, adapting care plans as needed.
• Act as the primary coordinator for the multidisciplinary trauma and emergency teams to ensure seamless, well-timed care.
• Provide clear, empathetic education and support to patients and families navigating the stress of an emergency visit.
• Coordinate urgent diagnostic testing and facilitate admissions or discharge planning to maintain department flow.

Skills

Nursing

Critical care

Team coordination

Patient education

Education

RN License (TN)

Nursing Diploma

Compact State license recognition

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Centerville, TN

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Hickman

Department: ED

Schedule: PRN | Nights

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

• Expertly evaluate patient conditions to prioritize care and implement life-saving interventions in a high-acuity environment.
• Precisely carry out physician orders and monitor patient stability, adapting care plans instantly as conditions evolve.
• Act as the primary coordinator for the multidisciplinary trauma and emergency teams to ensure seamless, well-timed care.
• Provide clear, empathetic education and support to patients and families navigating the stress of an emergency visit.
• Coordinate urgent diagnostic testing and facilitate efficient admissions or discharge planning to maintain optimal department flow.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. 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 required.

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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