Registered Nurse - Forensic Unit

About the role

This is an 18-bed unit with a 4:1 patient ratio at Nashville General Hospital, a Joint Commission‑accredited community‑based hospital serving Nashville and Davidson County.

Responsibilities

• Admitting and assessing patients
• Administering medication and treatments
• Monitoring vital signs and symptoms
• Running and ordering tests
• Coordinating care with Physicians and Specialists as well as educational programs as needed
• Charting patient progress and anything necessary regarding patient care
• Providing education to patients and family members related to health prevention, maintenance and restoration

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited associate degree, diploma, or baccalaureate degree program in Nursing (preferred)
• Current licensure or permit to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee or a compact state
• Valid BLS upon hire
• ACLS and CPI required within 90 days of hire

Benefits

• Benefits begin on the first day of the month after one full calendar month of employment
• Metro Health Incentive Program – access to high‑quality healthcare without incurring out‑of‑pocket expenses
• Short and Long‑Term Disability – up to 60% of eligible weekly pay
• Life Insurance – basic life and AD&D coverage at no cost
• Retirement Plan – eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution
• Shift and Weekend Differential Pay offered on nights and weekends
• Tuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Up to 12 paid holidays each year
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free parking for all employees