We Are Hiring:
Sign-on bonus: Up to $8,000
Department: Pulmonary/Medical Surgical
Schedule: Full-time Days, 7 am- 7 pm
Hospital: Saint Thomas West
Location: Nashville, TN
Our Pulmonary unit is a 23 bed, newly renovated, fast paced Medical Surgical unit.
We care for the adult population with a variety of diagnoses, including lung cancer, post thoracic surgeries, COPD and tracheostomy patients.
Join us if you thrive in a fast paced, team centered environment, where coworkers become friends and career planning is offered!
What You Will Do:
Provide care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, functioning within scope of license.
Contribute to the assessment of patients and assures the well-being of patients.
Administer medications and observe patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
Perform laboratory tests and therapeutic services.
Educate patients/families about disease treatment plan including self care post discharge, holistic health needs, available resources and follow up care.
What You Will Need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Licensed Practical/Vocational 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 required.
Education:
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
Why Join Our Team:
Ascension Saint Thomas in Tennessee is one of the largest healthcare providers in the state.
Offering rewarding careers across 12 hospital campuses and a comprehensive network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics, and rehabilitation facilities, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love.
As we continue to grow, we need compassionate caregivers, like you, to join us and influence care across our communities.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension.
Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community.
Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists.
Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
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Salary Description: From $20.
80 an hour
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