Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU Stepdown

Ascension • Belle Meade, TN

87d

About The Position

Our ICU Stepdown (14 bed unit) serves as a higher acuity link between critical and acute care areas. We care for a variety of patient conditions (Cardiac, Neuro, Respiratory, General Surgery, Transplant, Multi-system) requiring a higher level of care, including specialized kidney transplant recipients. RN’s manage drips, oxygen and treatment modalities, while coordinating care across departments. RN’s will be trained in partnership with our critical care units learning multiple specialties, experiencing a variety of patient populations/diagnoses.

Requirements

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing OR current home state license for multi-state license recognition 'Compact State' obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree