RN Float Pool

Parkridge East Hospital; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Job summary

Parkridge East Hospital in Tennessee is seeking a Registered Nurse for the RN Float Pool to deliver direct patient care within the scope of the RN Practice Act. You will assess patient needs, execute physician orders, administer medications, monitor vitals, and educate families as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves making staff assignments based on patient acuity and staff skills, serving as a clinical resource, and ensuring timely follow-up with physicians and patients.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed in Tennessee
• Current BLS certification
• ACLS within 6 months of hire
• 2 years of clinical nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess plans and evaluate patient care needs and carry out physician orders
• Administer prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds, monitor vital signs
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition using computerized documentation
• Educate patients and families as part of a multidisciplinary care planning team

Skills

RN license

Patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Assessment

Communication

Education

RN nursing degree

Tools

EMR (Epic)

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) RN Float Pool you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkridge East Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Registered Nurse performs direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act.

Utilizes therapeutic communication in daily practice.Maintains a safe therapeutic environment.Identifiesnursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient. Registered Nurse plans individualized patient care whileutilizingan interdisciplinary approach.Participates in performance improvement activities.Provides care and coordinates participation that fosters the goals of the hospital’s mission and vision statement.

When acting inchargenurserole, registered nursesare responsible forday-to-day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a therapeutic environment.Make staff assignments based on patient need,acuityand the skill of the staff. Serve as role models and clinicalresourcefor the staff.Respondin a timely mannertorequests forinformation or follow-up with physician,staffor patient issues.

What you will do in this role:

• You will assess plans and evaluate thepatientscare needs and will carry out physician orders.

• You will administer prescribed medications,changesdressings,cleanswounds,monitorsvital signs.

• You willmonitor,recordand communicate patientconditionasappropriateutilizingcomputerized documentation systems.

• You will instruct and educate patients and families as part of part of a Multidisciplinary Care Planning team

What qualifications you will need:

• Registered Nurse from accredited school of nursing

• Current Licensure with Tennessee Board of Nursing

• Current BLS

• ACLS within 6 months of hire

• 2 yearsof clinical nursing experience preferred

Benefits

Parkridge East Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Parkridge East Hospital is a 120+ bed facility in East Ridge. We provide a full range of medical and surgical services. These services include orthopedics and robotic surgery. We have a 24/7 Emergency Department. This ED is recognized by the Society of Chest Pain Centers as an Accredited Chest Pain Center. The facility also offers obstetrical care and complex gynecological procedures. We also hold a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Specialized providers in the NICU include neonatologists, neonatal nurses and respiratory therapists. These staff are on site at all times. Visit us for excellent general and OB care!

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our RN Float Pool opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.