Cardiac Step Down Nurse PRN

HCA Healthcare • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

As a Registered Nurse at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and state and specialty standards of practice. In collaboration with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” You will advocate for patients, families, and caregivers while supporting the organization’s mission, vision, and values and working toward positive clinical outcomes and an outstanding patient experience.

The role includes assessing patients on admission and each scheduled shift, carrying out provider-ordered procedures and monitoring, administering medications, documenting care, responding to patient needs, and educating patients and their support networks about conditions, treatment, medications, side effects, and follow-up care. The position is PRN.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse qualification.
• Registered Nurse Diploma, Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients on admission and during each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting changes in condition.
• Perform provider-ordered procedures, monitoring, and other functions, and document care administration thoroughly and promptly in the medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic responses, and take appropriate action if an unintended response occurs.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate patient needs, and resolve them.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex terminology to support understanding.
• Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care.
• Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 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.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree