Labor and Delivery ER Nurse

HCA Healthcare•Nashville, TN

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, participates in performance improvement activities, and coordinates care in support of the hospital’s mission and vision. When serving as charge nurse, the Registered Nurse oversees day-to-day activities to support quality patient care, makes staff assignments based on patient needs, acuity, and staff skills, serves as a role model and clinical resource, and responds promptly to requests for information and follow-up concerning physician, staff, or patient issues. The role includes providing age-appropriate care, promoting customer service and Centennial Medical Center service values, documenting care promptly, using the nursing process to meet patient needs, performing technical skills and procedures, and promoting compliance with National Patient Safety Goals.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited School of Professional Nursing (B.S. or A.S.).
Current licensure by the Tennessee Board of Nursing or an appropriate compact state.
BLS certification.
At least 1 year of RN experience.
Social skills to positively engage with patients, guests, physicians, and other employees.

Nice To Haves

Labor and Delivery experience is highly 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.
Plan individualized patient care using an interdisciplinary approach.
Participate in performance improvement activities.
Provide and coordinate care in support of the hospital’s mission and vision.
When acting as charge nurse, oversee daily activities to support quality patient care.
Make staff assignments based on patient needs, acuity, and staff skills.
Serve as a role model and clinical resource for staff.
Respond promptly to requests for information and follow up on physician, staff, or patient issues.
Provide care appropriate to the growth, development, and ages of patients served.
Promote customer service initiatives and Centennial Medical Center service values.
Document patient care in a timely manner.
Use the nursing process to meet individual patient needs.
Perform required technical skills and procedures.
Promote compliance with National Patient Safety Goals.

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