Step Down Nurse
Company: Parkridge Medical Center
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Description Let's Talk About Our Sign On Bonus!Do you have the
career opportunities as a(an) Step Down Nurse you want in your
current role? We invest in what matters most to nurses like you -
at home, at work, and at every stage in your career. We have an
exciting opportunity for you to join Parkridge Medical Center which
is a part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services,
HCA Healthcare.BenefitsParkridge 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.Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.Do you
want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of
our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA
Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through
professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices
surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our
multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at
Parkridge Medical Center!Job Summary and Qualifications
Progressive Care Nurse -
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.Identifiesnursing problems as they
relate to the individual needs of the patient. Registered Nurse
plans individualized patient care whileutilizingan
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 inchargenurserole, registered nursesare responsible
forday-to-day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient
care in a therapeutic environment.Make staff assignments based on
patient need,acuityand 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, 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."Bricks
and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist,
Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-FounderIf this opportunity is your next step
in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Step Down
Nurse opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates
will be contacted by a member of our team.We are interviewing apply
today!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.
Keywords: Parkridge Medical Center, Chattanooga , Step Down Nurse, Healthcare , Chattanooga, Tennessee
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