Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Medical Surgical Nurse in Hixson, Tennessee
Overview
CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.
Responsibilities
Expectations:
Track routine heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse ox levels
Quickly report and address any changes in condition
Patiently and thoroughly explain tests results and procedures to patients and family members
Educate patients on post-hospital care including prescribed medicine, care maintenance, and prevention
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program
Active Registered Nursing Licensure in Tennessee or eNLC licensure with multistate privileges in good standing with the Tennessee Board of Nursing
One year of recent acute care experience
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Previous nursing experience in Med/Surg, Telemetry, Cardiac, Emergency, or Critical Care service lines
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Pay Range
$30.00 - $43.05 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.