Acute Care Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

Our organization is thrilled to announce that we have received the Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, recognizing our dedication to fostering a positive workplace and prioritizing staff well-being. We take pride in being the sole hospital in Tennessee to hold this prestigious honor.

Days: $15,000 Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Offered

Are you enthusiastic about enhancing the patient experience? At our organization, we are devoted to providing care with integrity and compassion. Join us as an Acute Medical Care Nurse and take the next step in your career!

As the busiest Level III Trauma hospital in Tennessee, you will be part of a 35-bed Acute Medical Care/Oncology Unit, primarily serving adults with various acute medical conditions. Our oncology patients offer nurses the chance to become chemotherapy certified and to provide care for Hospice and Palliative Care patients.

We offer limitless opportunities for professional growth! In this position, you can advance to a Charge Nurse role, become a Preceptor, participate in a Unit Based Council, or step into a Leadership position.

Benefits

Our organization provides a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, career, and retirement needs of our team members. The benefits include:

• Extensive medical coverage with many common services available at little to no cost. This includes prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, along with free telemedicine services and AirMed medical transportation.
• Options for dental and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (such as accident and critical illness), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal assistance, long-term care coverage, moving support, pet insurance, and more.
• Complimentary counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellness.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of your salary, depending on your years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering a 10% discount on our stock.
• Family support through fertility and family-building benefits with Progyny, as well as adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repairs, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
• Retirement readiness services, rollover assistance, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance covering tuition, student loans, certification support, and scholarships for dependents.
• A colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program, which includes paid time off, paid family leave, and both short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund providing free coverage for full-time and part-time employees based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At our organization, nurses are essential to our mission. We understand that each nurse’s journey and purpose are unique. Are you ready to carve out your own career path in nursing? Our organization is the ideal place for you! With our extensive network, nurses can design a career trajectory that aligns with their lives and fuels their passion for patient care. Apply now for the Acute Medical Care RN position.

Position Summary and Qualifications

As an Acute Medical Care Nurse, your primary responsibility will be to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care in accordance with departmental requirements and state and specialty standards. You will collaborate with medical professionals and the care team to provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, adhering to established nursing models such as ‘Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.’ Additionally, you will advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying our organization’s vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate the patient’s condition upon admission and during each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in their status.
• Carry out procedures, monitoring, or other tasks as directed by medical providers, ensuring thorough and timely documentation of care in the patient’s medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient’s therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in case of any adverse reactions.
• Deliver exceptional care by responding swiftly to patient requests, proactively anticipating their needs, and resolving issues effectively.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment plan, medications, potential side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring clarity by simplifying complex medical terminology.

Qualifications Required:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing is required; a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• BLS certification is required or must be obtained within 90 days of starting employment.
• ACLS certification must be acquired within 6 months of starting employment.
• A minimum of 1 year of clinical nursing experience is preferred.

Our facility is a 234-bed comprehensive center serving Davidson, Wilson, and surrounding counties, featuring a Level III Trauma Center. We 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 capabilities and a Primary Stroke Center, recognized as a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care.

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

Join a caring family that values every stage of your career! We are currently seeking candidates for our Acute Medical Care RN position. Apply today, 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.