RN Med Surg

Parkridge East Hospital; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Parkridge East Hospital in Chattanooga is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. The RN will assess patient conditions, perform medical procedures, and educate patients and families.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate Degree in Nursing and must obtain RN certification within 90 days of hire. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Join a recognized facility with a commitment to outstanding patient care and professional support.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) RN Med Surg 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

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.

What you will do in this role

• Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record. Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.

Qualifications you will need

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Registered Nurse (RN) certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Associate Degree in Nursing

No Travel Required.

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 benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs 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 support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for 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, including orthopedics, robotic surgery, obstetrical care, complex gynecological procedures, and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The facility is recognized by the Society of Chest Pain Centers as an Accredited Chest Pain Center.

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.