RN Rehab

About the Role

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the rehab department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." The RN serves as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers while modeling a commitment to the organization’s vision, mission, and values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and evaluate patient care needs.
• Administer prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds, and monitor vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Provide age and culturally appropriate care.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Registered Nurse Associate Degree.

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 located 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.