Med Surg Nurse

Medical/Surgical Nurse

Parkridge East Hospital

Chattanooga, TN 37412

Posted 10 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time Part Time

  • Industry

    Healthcare

  • Job Description

    Med Surg Nurse

    Description

    Introduction

    Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Parkridge East Hospital our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Med Surg Nurse to join our healthcare family.

    Benefits

    Parkridge East Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

    • 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.

    Learn more about Employee Benefits

    Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

    At Parkridge East Hospital, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurses path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life for life and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Med Surg Nurse opportunity.

    Job Summary and Qualifications

    Medical Surgical Nurse

    Registered nurses provide and coordinate care for patients. The Registered nurse is responsible for collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to provide physical and psychological support to patients and their families. Daily responsibilities of the Registered nurse include but are not limited to: assessments and reassessments, developing individualized plans of care, medication administration, documentation, education, proper maintenance of equipment, and communication of patient needs.

    What you will do in this role:

    • You will demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served as per Scope of Service.
    • You will promote customer service initiatives.
    • You will utilize nursing process for individual care to meet needs of patients.
    • You will demonstrate ability to perform technical skills and procedures.
    • You will document all patient care.

    What qualifications you will need:

    • Interpersonal skills to successfully interact with patients, guests, physicians, and other employees.
    • Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
    • Current licensure by Tennessee Board of Nursing
    • Current BLS certification
    • 1 Year of RN experience required

    Parkridge East Hospital is a 120+ bed facility in East Ridge. We provide a full range of medical and surgical services. These services include orthopedics and robotic surgery. We have a 24/7 Emergency Department. This ED is recognized by the Society of Chest Pain Centers as an Accredited Chest Pain Center. The facility also offers obstetrical care and complex gynecological procedures. We also hold a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Specialized providers in the NICU include neonatologists, neonatal nurses and respiratory therapists. These staff are on site at all times. Visit us for excellent general and OB care!


    'The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.'- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

    HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

    Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Med Surg Nurse opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

  • Job Benefit(s)

    Education Assistance Flexible Spending Account Pet Insurance Paid time off Family leave Identity Theft Protection Stock Purchase Plan

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