RN Med Surg Overflow

TriStar Horizon Medical Center; Tennessee; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Telemedicine services

AirMed transportation

Dental and vision benefits

401(k) plan with match

Stock purchase program

Fertility and family building benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

TriStar Horizon Medical Center is seeking an Observation Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in the Observation Unit. You will collaborate with the care team, follow established nursing models, and advocate for patients, families, and caregivers to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive outcomes.

The role emphasizes assessment, timely documentation, and responsive patient care within the department's standards and the state scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with department standards and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient's condition during admission and each shift, promptly identifying and reporting changes in status.
• Administer medications, monitor therapeutic response, and document care thoroughly in the medical record.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and proactively anticipate and resolve patient needs.

Job description

Introduction

Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At TriStar Horizon Medical Center our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) RN Observation Unit to join our healthcare family.

Benefits

TriStar Horizon Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.


• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.


• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  


• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  


• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  


• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  


• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  


• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  


• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  


• Colleague recognition program
  


• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  


• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At TriStar Horizon Medical Center, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As an Observation Registered Nurse, you willbe 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, promptlyidentifyingand reporting any changes in patient status.


• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), andensure thorough andtimelydocumentation of care administration in the patient's medical record. - Administer prescribed medications,monitorthe patient for therapeutic response, and takeappropriate actionin the event ofan unintended response to the medication.


• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactivelyanticipatingpatient needs, and resolving them.


• Educate