Cardiac Stepdown RN

HCA Healthcare•Chattanooga, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, using therapeutic communication and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. The nurse identifies patient-specific nursing problems, plans individualized care using an interdisciplinary approach, and participates in performance improvement activities. The role supports the hospital’s mission and vision by providing care and coordinating participation in patient care. When serving as charge nurse, the Registered Nurse oversees day-to-day activities to support quality patient care in a therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include making staff assignments based on patient needs, acuity, and staff skills; serving as a role model and clinical resource; and responding promptly to requests for information or follow-up regarding physician, staff, or patient issues. The nurse assesses, plans, and evaluates patient care needs and carries out physician orders. Duties include administering medications, changing dressings, cleaning wounds, monitoring vital signs, and documenting and communicating patient conditions using computerized documentation systems. The nurse also instructs and educates patients and families as part of a multidisciplinary care-planning team. Parkridge Medical Center is a 270-plus-bed hospital near downtown Chattanooga, offering diagnostic, medical, and surgical services, including cardiovascular surgery, cancer treatment, intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, rehabilitation, neurosurgery, OB-GYN, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and behavioral health treatment for children and adults.

Requirements

Registered Nurse graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current licensure with the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
Current BLS certification.
ACLS certification within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act.
Use therapeutic communication and maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
Identify nursing problems based on individual patient needs and plan individualized care using an interdisciplinary approach.
Participate in performance improvement activities and coordinate care in support of the hospital’s mission and vision.
Assess, plan, and evaluate patient care needs and carry out physician orders.
Administer prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds, and monitor vital signs.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition using computerized documentation systems.
Instruct and educate patients and families as part of a multidisciplinary care-planning team.
When serving as charge nurse, oversee day-to-day activities to ensure quality patient care.
Make staff assignments based on patient need, acuity, and staff skill.
Serve as a role model and clinical resource for staff.
Respond promptly to requests for information or follow-up concerning physician, staff, or patient issues.

Benefits

Comprehensive 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.
A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.