Intensive Care Nurse

Overview TriStar Summit Medical Center is seeking a Critical Care Nurse to join our healthcare family. Summit is the busiest level 3 trauma hospital in Tennessee and operates an 18-bed Surgical ICU that primarily cares for general critical patients and post-cardiac intervention. Our nurses are celebrated for frontline care and empathy for patients. TriStar Summit Medical Center offers a total rewards package to support health, life, career and retirement goals. We provide growth opportunities including Code Response Team, Rapid Response Team, CCRN advancement when seasoned, and Unit Based Council. Responsibilities Administer prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds, and monitor vital signs. Provide respiratory care, ventilator management, and monitoring for patients. Serve as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care. Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition using computerized documentation systems. Assess and coordinate discharge planning needs with the healthcare team. Qualifications RN licensure by Tennessee Board of Nursing or a compact state. Bachelor’s degree preferred. BLS required. ACLS required within 3 months of hire or transfer from non-ICU area. Specialty certification preferred. One to two years of clinical nursing experience preferred. ICU experience preferred. About TriStar Summit TriStar Summit is a 234-bed comprehensive facility serving Davidson, Wilson and surrounding counties with a Level III Trauma Center. We offer cardiology, oncology, orthopedics/spine, rehabilitation, women’s services, an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, and a Primary Stroke Center. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Employment details Employment type: Full-time Seniority level: Associate Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Application notes: Learn more about opportunities via TriStar Summit; referrals may increase interview chances. #J-18808-Ljbffr