Emergency Room Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Exciting Sign-On Bonuses for Qualified Applicants!

Our response times for strokes are significantly lower than the national average. We utilize innovative SPOT Technology that identifies sepsis earlier than traditional methods. Our Enhanced Surgical Recovery program minimizes opioid prescriptions and reduces post-operative readmissions. As a pioneering learning health system, we are revolutionizing care delivery, improving clinical outcomes, and empowering our nursing teams to collaboratively foster a healthier future. Join us in this mission!

Position Overview and Qualifications

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for coordinating and providing high-quality, patient-focused care tailored to the specific needs of the department, adhering to the standards of practice relevant to their state and specialty. Working alongside medical professionals and other care team members, the RN delivers personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care by employing established nursing frameworks such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN acts as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization’s vision, mission, and values to enhance patient experiences and clinical outcomes, thereby contributing to overall departmental success.

• Regularly evaluates patient pain levels to ensure effective pain management, including follow-up assessments after interventions.
• Executes procedures, monitoring, or other tasks as directed by medical providers, ensuring timely and thorough documentation in the patient’s medical record.
• Delivers outstanding care by promptly addressing patient requests and proactively anticipating their needs.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, potential side effects, and follow-up actions, simplifying complex medical terminology for better understanding.
• Instructs patients, families, and caregivers on non-pharmaceutical follow-up strategies, such as healthy eating, exercise, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications, preparing them for effective self-management.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of RN Experience
  
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of starting employment.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of starting employment.
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training must be completed within 90 days of starting employment.
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification must be obtained within 6 months of starting employment.
  • Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
  • Associate Degree in Nursing is necessary.

Benefits

Our organization offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, lifestyle, career, and retirement of our team members. The available plans and programs include:

• Extensive benefits covering medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, mental health, and telehealth services.
• Wellness support, featuring complimentary counseling and referral services.
• Time-off programs that include paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and various leave options.
• Retirement and savings options , including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (depending on tenure), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement planning tools, rollover assistance, and financial wellness counseling.
• Educational support through tuition assistance, student loan help, certification support, scholarships for dependents, and a partnership with a nursing college.
• Additional perks for fertility and family planning, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health plans, auto and home insurance, legal advice, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may differ by location.

Our facility is a 270+ bed hospital located near downtown Chattanooga, offering a wide range of diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These include cardiovascular surgery, cancer treatment, intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. We also feature a state-of-the-art neurosurgery program, OB-GYN services, and a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), along with behavioral health treatment centers for both children and adults.

“The best hospitals prioritize the patient and their family, and the truly exceptional institutions provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity.” - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., Co-Founder of HCA Healthcare

Become part of a team that values every aspect of your career! We are currently seeking candidates for our Emergency Room Nurse position. Apply now and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.