Registered Nurse- ICU

About the role

Nashville General Hospital seeks an experienced ICU Registered Nurse (RN) for our 13-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on the night shift. The unit maintains a 2:1 patient ratio. You will embrace our commitment to providing quality care to every patient and family member.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds, and monitor vital signs.
• Provide respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients.
• Serve as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of your healthcare team.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Program.
• 2 years minimum of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• Current licensure or permit to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee or a compact state.

About Nashville General Hospital

Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville’s original community-based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community.

Benefits

• Metro Health Incentive Program: Access to high-quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses. Benefits begin on the first day of the month after one full calendar month of employment.
• Short and Long-Term Disability: Up to 60% of eligible weekly pay.
• Life Insurance: Basic life and AD&D coverage at no cost to you.
• 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.