Orthopedic Acute Care RN

HCA Healthcare•Nashville, TN

About The Position

As an Orthopedic Acute Care Registered Nurse, you deliver high-quality, patient-centered care according to department requirements and applicable state and specialty standards. You collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” You advocate for patients, families, and caregivers while supporting the organization’s mission and values and promoting positive patient experiences and clinical outcomes. The role offers opportunities to influence patient care through collaboration with a direct manager, hospital councils, and national nursing initiatives. The position is with TriStar Centennial Medical Center, a 740-plus-bed facility offering medical and surgical programs and a range of services, including orthopedics.

Requirements

Registered Nurse qualification.
Registered Nurse Diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree.
At least one year of acute care experience.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

Assess patients on admission and during scheduled shifts, identify changes in condition, and report them promptly.
Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers, and document care administration accurately and promptly in the patient 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, potential side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology to support understanding.
Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide comprehensive and compassionate care.
Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and 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 and 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.