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Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurology/Comprehensive Stroke Center

Ascension, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurology/Comprehensive Stroke Center

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West, Nashville, TN

Why Neurology at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West? Our Neurology Unit comprises two wings with 38 beds focused on caring for adults with acute strokes, seizures, brain and spinal tumors, and many other diagnoses including psychosocial/behavioral health. You will become NIHSS certified to care for patients in our Comprehensive Stroke Center and gain experience with lumbar drains. You will be mentored and supported by managers and teammates who care for you as a person.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.

Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.

Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.

Assess and coordinate patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected status or characteristic as defined by applicable law.

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