RN - Emergency Department, Cardiac and Stroke Center - Full-time / Part-time

Job ID: 196644

RN - Emergency Department, Cardiac and Stroke Center Nashville, Tennessee

Regular / Rotating

Additional Job Information

Title: RN - Emergency Department

City, State:  Nashville,TN

Location:  Saint Thomas West D&T Bldg

Department:   Emergency Department

Additional Job Details:  FT Rotating

Job Description

Job Summary:

Provides direct nursing care to patients in the emergency services area in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Responsibilities:

• Triages and prioritizes patient care based on acuity level and available resources.
• Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Works collaboratively with other disciplines to provide well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Contribute to Mission effectiveness by promoting the spirit embodied with the Mission Statement: A. Service to the poor - Support the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life.B. Reverence - Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life.C. Integrity - Inspiring trust through personal leadership.D. Wisdom - Integrating excellence and stewardship.E. Creativity - Courageous Innovation.F. Dedication - Affirming hope and joy in our ministry.
• Assesses and coordinates discharge planning needs with patient, family, and members of the healthcare team.
• Assesses the physical and psychological status of patients, provides interventions/treatments and evaluates effectiveness of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and family and provides age-specific and culturally appropriate education. All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licenses/Certifications/Registration:

• Required Credential(s):
  • Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. 
  • BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. 
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. 
  • One or more of the following:
    • 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 
  • Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing

Work Experience:

• Clinical nursing experience within the past 5 years preferred. One (1) year emergency department experience preferred.

How To Apply

For questions or assistance with completing the online application, please contact Ascension candidate care at 855-778-6037.

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