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Parkridge Medical Center

MICU Registered Nurse

Parkridge Medical Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States, 37450

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$15,000 Sign-On Bonus available for external RN candidates!

Parkridge Medical Center Benefits

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 Consumer Discounts

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.

We are seeking a MICU Registered Nurse for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications 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, plans individualized patient care while utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, participates in performance improvement activities, and provides care and coordinates participation that fosters the goals of the hospital’s mission and vision statement.

When acting in 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 resource for the staff. Respond in a timely manner to requests for information or follow-up with physician, staff or patient issues.

What you will do in this role

Assess plans and evaluate the patient’s care needs and will carry out physician orders.

Administer prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds, and monitor vital signs.

Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.

Instruct and educate patients and families as part of a Multidisciplinary Care Planning team.

Identify nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient and plan individualized patient care utilizing an interdisciplinary approach.

Qualifications you will need

Registered Nurse from accredited school of nursing.

Current licensure with Tennessee Board of Nursing.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire.

One year of clinical nursing experience preferred.

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital located near downtown Chattanooga. We offer comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services, including cardiovascular surgery, cancer treatment, intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, rehabilitation, a state‑of‑the‑art neurosurgery program, OB‑GYN services, a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

“There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.” – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co‑Founder

We are encouraging you to apply for our MICU Registered Nurse opening. We promptly review all applications and highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team.

We are interviewing – apply today!

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.

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