Cardiac Step Down Nurse

Description
Sign-On Bonus available for qualified RN candidates!
Days: $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Nights: $25,000 Sign-On Bonus
Parkridge Medical Center is committed to investing in the latest technology
enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are you passionate about delivering
patient-centered care? Submit your application for Cardiac Medical Surgical
Registered Nurse position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient.
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 medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
You contribute to our success let us contribute to yours! Whether you choose
to focus on bedside care, a leadership or C-suite role, shape business and
operational outcomes, or work to deliver clinical excellence behind the scenes
in data science, case management or transfer centers. Unlock your potential at
Parkridge Medical Center!
Job Summary and Qualifications
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. Registered Nurse 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. Make staff assignments based on patient need, acuity
and the skill of the staff. Serve as role models and clinical resource for the
staff. Respond in a timely manner to requests for information or follow-up
with physician, staff or patient issues.
What you will do in this role:

• You will assess plans and evaluate the patients care needs and will carry out physician orders.
• You will administer prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors vital signs.
• You will monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• You will instruct and educate patients and families as part of part of a Multidisciplinary Care Planning team.

What qualifications you will need:

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

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown
Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical
services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment.
These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and
rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program.
Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level
III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and
behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.
“Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and
colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier
tomorrow.”
– Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive
Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing
candidates for our Cardiac Stepdown Nurse SIGN ON BONUS opening.Apply today
and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.

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