Registered Nurse - RN Orthopedics FT Rotating

Company: Ascension
Location: Nashville
Posted on: September 16, 2021

Job Description:

We Are Hiring:

Title: RN (Registered Nurse) Orthopedics Unit
City, State:  Nashville, TN
Location:  St Thomas Midtown Hospital
Department:   Orthopedics Unit 001
Additional Job Details:  Full-Time, Rotating 3  12 Hour Shifts 

We offer EXCELLENT benefits!

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Long term / Short Term disability
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Tuition Assistance after 6 months employment
• 403b with company match
• Paid vacation time off
• Nursing Career Coach to help guide you with your career ambitions with Ascension

About Saint Thomas Midtown:

• Largest obstetrical program in Tennessee, region and Ascension Health with 6,600 births annually
• 58,000+ ED visits
• State of the art, newly renovated orthopedic institute
• Newly opened comprehensive cancer institute
• Robust robotic surgical program

As a Registered Nurse in the Orthopedics Unit at Saint Thomas Midtown, you will provide direct nursing care for post-op patients. This unit is a fast-paced total joint replacement unit specializing in the care of patients undergoing elective total knee, hip, and shoulder replacements. Come join this “hospital within a hospital” feel.

• Evaluate, revise, implement, and monitor patient care plans.
• Antibiotic Administration & Pain Management
• Provide post-operative care
• Observe and record patient vital signs.
• Provide regular status updates to patients and their families to ensure they can make informed decisions regarding future treatment.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
  
  • 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 from an accredited school/college of nursing required.

Experience: At least 6 months working in a hospital setting highly preferred

As one of the largest health systems in the state, we offer rewarding careers across eight hospitals, in addition to a comprehensive network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and rehabilitation facilities. We employ more than 8,000 associates and serve a 68-county area. As we continue to grow, we need compassionate caregivers to join us on our journey and to help influence care across our hospitals. We provide our associates with the support needed to re-energize, engage and experience the joy of caring for our patients. If you are looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, we invite you to apply today.

When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 160,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today.

Ascension Saint Thomas is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

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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.

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