RN - Day Surgery PRN at Parkridge East Hospital summary:

As a Surgery Nurse at Parkridge East Hospital, you will perform direct patient care, utilizing therapeutic communication and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. Your responsibilities include preparing surgical patients, starting and monitoring IVs, administering medications, and participating in performance improvement activities. The role requires an RN license and at least one year of med/surg experience, offering a unique opportunity to significantly impact patient outcomes.

Description

Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at Parkridge East Hospital have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a Surgery Nurse you can be a part of change.

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.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a Surgery Nurse. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Surgery Nurse 

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. Registered Nurse plans individualized patient care while utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Participates in performance improvement activities. Provides care and coordinates participation that fosters the goals of the hospital’s mission and vision statement. 

What you will do in this role: 

Exhibits competency with skin prep of the surgical patient.

Demonstrates ability to start and maintain IV, initiate and monitor intravenous infusions of medications and/or blood products.

Recognize and demonstrate treatment for IV complications.

Ability to collect specimens according to hospital policy following physician orders.

Competently performs EKGs.

Properly administers medication in accordance with physician order and hospital policy.

What qualifications you will need:  

Education: Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing

Licensure/Certification: Current TN RN or Compact State License in state of residence; American Heart

Association BLS (within 90 days of hire); ACLS and PALS (within 6 months of hire) required.

Experience: One-year med/surg experience required; one-year ambulatory experience preferred

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!

"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

Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Surgery Nurse opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.

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.

Keywords:

Surgery Nurse, Registered Nurse, Patient Care, IV Therapy, Healthcare Benefits, Nursing Career, Med/Surg Experience, Nursing Licensure, Telemedicine, Patient Outcomes

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RN - Day Surgery PRN