Registered Nurse ED

Your Future Role At A Glance

Location: Sparta, TN

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands

Department: ED

Schedule: Night | Full-time

How You'll Make An Impact In This Role

Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.

Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.

Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Required Credential(s):

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Compact State Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Benefits That Help You Thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life At Ascension: Where Purpose Meets Opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Make an immediate, life-saving impact every day with your clinical skills. You will direct multidisciplinary care, execute complex orders and coordinate discharge planning to ensure seamless patient recovery. Make a dynamic impact every shift as you adapt to evolving patient needs with precision and empathy. You will assess real-time conditions, execute individualized care plans and lead discharge planning to ensure safe transitions. Support observation and med-surg patients in a collaborative environment where flexible nursing drives recovery. You will carry out physician orders, adjust care plans in real time and organize safe discharge transitions. Provide dedicated cardiac monitoring and direct nursing care tailored to each patient's needs. In this role, you will execute medical orders, align interdisciplinary treatment teams and oversee discharge readiness. Find professional fulfillment in a supportive environment where your clinical leadership honors the personal dignity of every patient. You will design individualized care plans, partner with physicians and empower families through discharge.