Step Down Nurse

• Parkridge Medical Center

Job Summary

Location

Chattanooga ,TN 37404

Job Type

Contract

Visa

Any Valid Visa

Salary

PayRate

Qualification

BCA

Experience

2Years - 10Years

Posted

03 Feb 2025

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Job Description

Step Down Nurse at Parkridge Medical Center summary:

The Step Down Nurse at Parkridge Medical Center provides direct patient care while adhering to the Registered Nurse Practice Act. This role includes assessing patient needs, administering medications, and monitoring vital signs, all within a multidisciplinary care framework. With generous sign-on bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth, this position aims to enhance patient-centered care in a supportive environment.

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 PCU 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, 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 Step Down Nurse with 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.