RN-Registered Nurse, Observation Unit

Company: Ascension
Location: Nashville
Posted on: September 16, 2020

Job Description:

We Are Hiring Job Title: RN-Registered Nurse Department: Observation Unit 003Location: St Thomas West Hospital - Nashville,TNShift: Full-Time,Night Additional details: competitive hourly rate, full medical benefits offered, free parking Why Join Ascension? In Tennessee, Ascension's Saint Thomas Health operates nine hospitals in addition to a comprehensive network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and rehabilitation facilities covering a 68-county area and employing more than 8,000 associates. Across the state, Saint Thomas Health provides a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services. The clinical programs and medical facilities are continuously updated to meet both the changing needs of the community and the challenges posed by innovations in technology.Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, especially to those most in need. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs.What You Will Do 7A is our Acute Care Observation unit in which you will be part of a fast-paced and innovative environment that feels like a family. We care for a variety of patients and collaborate with surgeons and specialists to ensure the best outcomes. We are proud to have a successful and growing Renal Transplant Team, as our associated nursing unit cares for both donors and recipients. As a 7A nurse, you will be specially trained how to care for the renal transplant patient as well as Peritoneal Dialysis. The mission and values of Saint Thomas West is well established, and fosters a caring environment felt by both staff and patients. Come be part of an organization that gives you a voice and the opportunity for career growth within the health care system! Responsibilities: 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 You Will Need Licenses/Certifications/Registration:Required Credential(s): BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. One or more of the following: Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Education: Diploma Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required Work Experience:None required.Equal Employment Opportunity Saint Thomas Health Services complies with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in hiring or employment practices on the basis of citizenship, race, color, religion, gender, age, national and ethnic origin, disability, or veteran status.No question or item on this application for employment is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. Information obtained through this application will be used solely to determine qualifications and suitability for employment. This application will be valid for a period of 90 days from date of completion. Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.E-Verify Statement Saint Thomas Health participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify (link to E-verify site)

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