What are the responsibilities and job description for the Float Pool Nurse position at CommonSpirit Health?
CHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.
You have the opportunity to join our award-winning team as a Telemetry RN. On this unit, you will put your nursing skills and knowledge to the test by closely observing patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring. You will think and act quickly to any abnormalities in a patient’s cardiac rhythm including arrhythmias and cardiac baseline changes. You are comfortable with technology since you rely on echocardiograms and heart monitors to alert you if there’s a change in your patient’s vitals.
CHI Memorial provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
- On-site childcare (Downtown campus) with extended hours
- Care@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft
- Adoption Assistance
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
- Wellness Program
- Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities
If you are a compassionate nurse ready to join our nationally recognized hospital, connect with us today!
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)
- ACLS required at 6 months of hire
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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