Progressive Care Nurse
Company: Parkridge Medical Center
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Description Sign On Bonus for Eligible HiresDo you currently
have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over
2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient
interactions every year, nurses at Parkridge Medical Center have
the opportunity to make a real impact. As a(an) Step Down Nurse you
can be a part of change.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.It is an
exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your
career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your
personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of
nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a (an)
Step Down Nurse. We want your knowledge and expertise!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. 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.
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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, 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."There
is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do
it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Be a part of
an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in
our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications
for our Step Down Nurse opening. Submit your application today and
help advance the practice of nursing.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, Cleveland , Progressive Care Nurse, Healthcare , Chattanooga, Tennessee
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