Acute Care RN

This is a full-time night shift opening, 7 p.m. – 7 a.m.

About the role

The Registered Nurse performs direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act. Utilizes therapeutic communication in daily practice. Maintains a safe therapeutic environment. Identifies nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient. Plans individualized patient care while utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Participates in performance improvement activities. Provides care and coordinates participation that fosters the goals of the hospital’s mission and vision statement. When acting in charge nurse role, registered nurses are responsible for day-to-day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a therapeutic environment. Makes staff assignments based on patient need, acuity, and the skill of the staff. Serves as role models and clinical resource for the staff. Responds in a timely manner to requests for information or follow-up with physician, staff, or patient issues.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and evaluate patient care needs and carry out physician orders
• Administer prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds, and monitor vital signs
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems
• Instruct and educate patients and families as part of a Multidisciplinary Care Planning team

Requirements

• Registered Nurse from accredited school of nursing
• Current licensure with Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Current BLS certification
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire
• One year of clinical nursing experience preferred

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 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
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the facility

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services, including:

• Cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment
• Intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation
• A state-of-the-art neurosurgery program
• OB-GYN services
• A Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults