Float Pool Registered Nurse

Float Pool Registered Nurse – Parkridge Medical Center Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital located near downtown Chattanooga, offering comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. Benefits Competitive Sign‑On Bonus available for all qualified candidates. 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 other consumer discount programs. 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. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Job Summary 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 the 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 resources for the staff, and respond in a timely manner to requests for information or follow‑up with physician, staff or patient issues. Responsibilities Assess plans and evaluate the patient's care needs and will carry out physician orders. Administer prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds, monitor vital signs. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. Instruct and educate patients and families as part of part of a Multidisciplinary Care Planning team. Qualifications Registered Nurse from accredited school of nursing. Current licensure with Tennessee Board of Nursing. Current BLS certification. ACLS within 6 months of hire. 2 years of clinical nursing experience preferred. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr