Acute Care Trauma Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team!

Are you seeking a fulfilling environment where you can provide the exceptional care that patients deserve? At our organization, we prioritize supporting our team members in their roles. We invite you to become a Trauma Medical Surgical Acute Care Nurse and take advantage of programs designed to assist you at every phase of your career.

Benefits

Our organization offers a comprehensive rewards package aimed at enhancing the health, lifestyle, career, and retirement of our employees. The benefits include:

• Extensive medical coverage that includes many common services at little to no cost. This encompasses prescription drug and mental health services, along with complimentary telemedicine and AirMed medical transport.

• Additional options for dental and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health plans (such as accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal assistance, long-term care coverage, relocation support, pet insurance, and more.

• Complimentary counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellness.

• 401(k) plan featuring 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 company stock.

• Support for families through fertility and family-building benefits with Progyny, as well as adoption assistance.

• Referral services for childcare, eldercare, pet care, home and auto repairs, event planning, and more.

• Consumer discounts available through Abenity and other programs.

• Retirement planning assistance, rollover services, and partnerships with preferred banking institutions.

• Educational support including tuition assistance, student loan help, certification support, and scholarships for dependents.

• A colleague recognition program to celebrate achievements.

• Time Away From Work Program that includes paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leave of absence options.

• Employee Health Assistance Fund providing free coverage for full-time and part-time employees based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may differ by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Medical Surgical/Acute Care Registered Nurse will be responsible for delivering and coordinating patient care. This role involves collaborating with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to provide both physical and emotional support to patients and their families. Daily tasks include, but are not limited to: conducting assessments and reassessments, creating personalized care plans, administering medications, maintaining documentation, educating patients, ensuring proper equipment maintenance, and communicating patient needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient rounds to enhance satisfaction and uphold quality standards.

• Exhibit knowledge of human growth and development, assessment techniques, treatment options, and care tailored to the age groups of patients served.

• Encourage customer service initiatives.

• Utilize the nursing process to provide individualized care that meets patient needs.

• Demonstrate proficiency in performing technical skills and procedures.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in medical/surgical nursing.

• Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing.

• Current licensure from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or an equivalent board.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Commitment to pursue and complete Med-Surg certification within one year of hire.

Our facility is a 250+ bed institution recognized as Tennessee's first comprehensive stroke center and a national leader in neuroscience. We feature three helipads, newly designed ICU and Medical/Surgical floors, and specialized burn care services. Our CARF-accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation program and ACS-verified Level II Trauma Center further enhance our reputation. As an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI capabilities, we are a premier provider of emergency heart care.

“Good people beget good people.” - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., Co-Founder

If you value growth and continuous learning, we encourage you to apply for our RN position. Our team will review your application promptly, and highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock your potential and apply today!

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.