About This Role
This nursing role on the Cardiac Stepdown unit at Saint Thomas West involves implementing and monitoring patient care plans, recording and communicating patient conditions, and coordinating care across disciplines. It suits a registered nurse dedicated to patient well-being and discharge planning.
Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor patient care plans
- Monitor, record and communicate patient conditions 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
- Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted)
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted)
- 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
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus: up to $12,000
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
About the Company
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with over 99,000 associates, recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer.