RN Cardiac Step Down - Chattanooga, United States - Parkridge Medical Center

Description

Job Description

Description

Introduction

Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Parkridge Medical Center we support our colleagues in their positions.

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.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our RN - Cardiac Step-down - PRN opening and continue to learn

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for patient population served in his/her department within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess date reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge to assess, plan, evaluate, and document care in coordination with the health care team across the continuum.
• Assess patients/families ability to learn and incorporate teaching throughout hospitalization and in preparation for discharge.
• Deliver compassionate, holistic care, while supporting the rights and dignity of all patients.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Utilizing therapeutic communication in daily practice.
• Participation in performance improvement activities.
• Providing care and coordinating participation that fosters the goals of the hospital

What you will do in this role:

• Demonstrate clinical knowledge of medical/surgical/cardiac nursing and maintains the highest quality of patient care; including medications administered.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess date reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.
• Utilize appropriate skills in telephone etiquette when answering the telephone, making sure to record correct message and pass along to appropriate staff; including patient inquiries.
• Ensure privacy of our patients and confidentiality of the Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Meet mutually agreed upon performance goals/objectives as listed on the Performance Management Plan.
• Utilize nursing process for individual care to meet needs of patients.
• Document all patient care and findings.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Utilize iTRACE and IV infusion guardrail safety as indicated.
• Administer and document medications safely utilizing safe administration practices per policy.
• Provide safe care to all patients by ensuring safety and isolation protocols are utilized.
• Complete mandatory education in a timely manner
• Comply with hospital policies and procedures and patient safety initiatives.
• Adhere to iHEAL standards, PMC Mission Statement values, policies/procedures and regulations.
• TEAM Spirit oriented; support and nurture growth of team members.
• Assist in managing the physical work environment for safety needs; reporting unsafe conditions and initiate work orders as indicated.
• Report errors and near misses in accordance with policy; share findings to enhance processes.
• Ensure access to medication is secure and controlled at all times; including return of any unused medications promptly according to policy/procedure guidelines.
• Provide accountability for recruitment and retention activities as evidenced by feedback on employee satisfaction surveys.
• Serve as a resource to faculty and students during their clinical experience rotations.
• Exhibit flexibility to meet the needs of the department, facility, and team as needed in response to unexpected changes in work volume, emergencies, staffing, and or scheduling changes.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 90 days from employment
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be current
• Registered Nurse
• Associate Degree

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.

If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our RN - Cardiac Step-down - PRN opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities 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.