Registered Nurse MedTele

Ascension Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension Health is seeking a part-time RN for the MedTele unit in Nashville, focusing on telemetry monitoring, cardiac medication administration, and coordinated patient care.

You will work with cardiology and hospitalists to ensure smooth transitions from acute care to home or step-down settings, while educating families on heart health and adherence. ACLS is required within the first 3 months.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Tennessee or compact state
• ACLS within first 3 months of assignment

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive acute care to Med/Surg patients with telemetry monitoring and rapid rhythm change response.
• Administer cardiac medications safely and monitor patient responses and vitals.
• Carry out physician orders and perform continuous clinical assessments to support recovery.
• Coordinate care with cardiology, hospitalists, and discharge planners for smooth transitions.
• Educate patients and families on heart health, medications, and warning signs to reduce readmissions

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Cardiac care

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Nursing care

Education

Diploma in Nursing

RN licensure (TN or compact)

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Nashville, TN

• Facility: Saint Thomas West

• Department: MedTele

• Schedule: Part-Time | Weekend Option | Days

• Sign-on Bonus Available

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver comprehensive acute care to diverse Med/Surg patients while managing continuous telemetry monitoring to quickly identify, interpret, and respond to cardiac rhythm changes.

• Administer specialized cardiac medications safely and effectively, monitoring patient responses and vital signs to optimize cardiovascular stability and recovery.

• Execute personalized care plans by carrying out physician orders, performing continuous clinical assessments, and managing post-acute recovery needs to drive positive patient outcomes.

• Lead seamless care coordination alongside cardiologists, hospitalists, and discharge planners to guide smooth transitions from acute treatment to home or step-down care.

• Empower patients and families through proactive education on heart-healthy lifestyles, medication management, and warning signs to reduce hospital readmissions.

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.

Additional Preferences:

• Must obtain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification for this unit within the first 3 months.

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

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: 35.97

Max Salary 50.77