Acute Care Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is proud to have received the Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, reflecting our dedication to fostering a positive workplace and prioritizing staff well-being. We are honored to be the sole hospital in Tennessee with this recognition.

As the largest private employer of Registered Nurses in the country, we value the trust of over 100,000 nurses and are committed to facilitating safe, high-quality care for their practice. This commitment is evident as more than 80% of our facilities achieve an A or B safety grade from Leapfrog, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes according to Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Join our team!

Position Overview and Qualifications

In the role of Registered Nurse, you will be tasked with providing high-quality, patient-focused care that aligns with departmental requirements and the standards of practice for your specialty and state. You will collaborate with healthcare providers and the care team to deliver personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, adhering to established nursing models such as ‘Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.’ Additionally, you will serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying our organization’s vision, mission, and values to ensure an exceptional patient experience and favorable clinical outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Evaluating the patient’s condition upon admission and during each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in their status.
• Carrying out procedures, monitoring, or other tasks as directed by medical providers, ensuring thorough and timely documentation of care in the patient’s medical record.
• Administering prescribed medications, monitoring the patient for therapeutic responses, and taking appropriate actions in case of any adverse reactions.
• Delivering outstanding care by responding swiftly to patient requests, proactively anticipating their needs, and addressing them effectively.
• Educating patients, families, and caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment plan, medications, potential side effects, and follow-up actions, ensuring clarity by simplifying complex medical terminology.

Qualifications Required:

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification, or CPR certification, must be obtained within 30 days of starting employment
• Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Benefits

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

• Extensive benefits for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Well-being support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time-off programs for paid leave, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement options, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (depending on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellness counseling
• Educational support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family planning, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

“There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.” - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
Co-Founder

Our facility is a comprehensive center with over 230 beds, serving Davidson, Wilson, and surrounding counties. We include a Level III Trauma Center and provide a full range of acute care services, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics/spine, rehabilitation, and women’s services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and a Primary Stroke Center, recognized as a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care.

Become part of an organization that utilizes our size to make a significant impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is currently reviewing applications for the Acute Care Nurse position. Submit your application today and contribute to the advancement of nursing practice.

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.