Womens ER Nurse

HCA Healthcare • Nashville, TN

5d

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 problems related to individual patient needs, plans individualized care through an interdisciplinary approach, participates in performance improvement, 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 need, acuity, and staff skills, serves as a role model and clinical resource, and responds promptly to requests for information or follow-up concerning physicians, staff, or patients.

The role includes caring for patients across appropriate age ranges, promoting customer service initiatives and Centennial Medical Center service values, documenting care promptly, applying the Nursing Process, performing technical skills and procedures, and promoting compliance with National Patient Safety Goals.

Requirements

• Social skills to positively engage with patients, guests, physicians, and other employees.
• 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.
• One year of RN experience required.

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 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.
• When acting as charge nurse, oversee day-to-day activities to ensure 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 or follow-up regarding physician, staff, or patient issues.
• Demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, treatment, and care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Promote customer service initiatives and Centennial Medical Center service values (HCAHPS).
• Document patient care in a timely manner.
• Use the Nursing Process to provide individualized care that meets patient needs.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform technical skills and procedures.
• Promote compliance with National Patient Safety Goals.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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