Surgical ICU Nurse

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is seeking a Surgical ICU Nurse to provide direct patient care within the RN scope. You will apply therapeutic communication, maintain a safe healing environment, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to meet patient goals and hospital mission.

In the role, you will perform nursing assessments, establish care plans, triage, administer treatments, and coordinate care with physicians and staff to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments, diagnosis, care planning and implementation of treatment for all assigned patients.
• Perform initial triage evaluation and assign acuity level to patients.
• Administer treatments, medications, and procedures within scope of practice.
• Coordinate care with management staff, team leaders, physicians, department staff and ancillary services.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Surgical ICU Nurse you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkridge Medical Center which is part of the nations 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.Identifies nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient. Registered Nurse plans individualized patient care while utilizing an 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 in charge nurse role, registered nurses are responsible for day-to-day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a therapeutic environment.Make staff assignments based on patient need, acuity and the skill of the staff. Serve as role models and clinical resource for the staff.Respond in a timely manner to requests for information or follow-up with physician, staff or patient issues.

What you will do in this role:

• You will perform nursing assessments, diagnosis, care plan, and implementation of treatment for all assigned patients

• You will perform initial triage evaluation and assign acuity level to patients;

• You will administer treatments, medications, and procedures within scope of practice

• You will participate in coordination of care with management staff, team leader, physicians, department staff and ancillary services

• You will be responsible for delegation of duties to technical support staff maintaining accountability of delegation

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing

• Licensure: Current TN RN or Compact State License in state of residence

• BLS obtained within 90 days of employment

Benefits

Parkridge 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 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 Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

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

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.