Registered Nurse Med Surg

Ascension Health; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Pet insurance (optional)

Job summary

Ascension Health in Sparta, TN, seeks a Registered Nurse for the Med Surg department on a day, full-time schedule. You will implement and monitor patient care plans and coordinate care with multiple disciplines to ensure well‑coordinated services.

You must have a nursing diploma, BLS and RN licensure from the Tennessee Board of Nursing. Join a team focused on high-quality patient outcomes and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing.
• BLS Provider within 1 month of hire date; certification accepted.
• Registered Nurse credential from Tennessee Board of Nursing before hire date.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor patient care plans and communicate patient condition.
• Coordinate care as primary liaison among disciplines for well‑coordinated care.
• Follow physician and nursing orders and ensure timely execution.
• Assess discharge planning needs with the healthcare team and coordinate appropriately.

Skills

Patient care

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Documentation

Education

Nursing diploma

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Sparta, TN

• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands

• Department: Med Surg

• Schedule: Day | Full-time

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.am.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• 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.

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: pro‑rated 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

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 99,000+ 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.

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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Min Salary: 34.07

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