Registered Nurse (RN) Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Lifepoint Health • Pulaski, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. They are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize employee well-being so they can provide exceptional care to others. As an ICU RN joining their team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. The Southern TN Regional Health System Pulaski Intensive Care Unit is described as a great place to work due to a strong, collaborative team culture where staff genuinely support one another. Leadership is approachable, engaged, and consistently advocates for staff, creating an environment where nurses feel valued, heard, and empowered to grow. This combination makes coming to work rewarding even in a high acuity setting.

Requirements

• Active Tennessee license (single-state or compact)
• Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) within 90 days of hire
• Handle With Care (HWC) within 6 months of hire
• Basic Arrhythmia course within 90 days of hire
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Licensed Registered Nurse with the State of Tennessee or a licensed Registered Nurse from a Compact State with the proper Tennessee paperwork filed within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.
• One-year previous experience preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus available to eligible applicants
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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