×
Register Here to Apply for Jobs or Post Jobs. X

RN Registered Nurse Assist. HSA Day Shift - Hamilton

Job in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, 37450, USA
Listing for: QCHC Inc
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-14
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Healthcare Nursing, Director of Nursing, Nurse Educator, RN Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 46 USD Hourly USD 46.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: RN Registered Nurse Full-Time Assist. HSA Day Shift - Hamilton County

RN Registered Nurse Full-Time Assist. HSA Day Shift - Hamilton County

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Overview

The HSA is responsible for leadership, direction, management, and evaluation of all operations for the designated site with a direct reporting relationship to the Regional Director of Nursing. The role ensures all operations follow contract requirements, QCHC policies & procedures, and nursing standards of care, and that daily nursing tasks are completed within prescribed time frames.

Pay Rate: $46/hr.

Responsibilities
  • Formulate staffing patterns in congruence with contract requirements and ensure compliance.
  • Utilize QCHC manuals, policies, and procedures to guide treatment of inmates and appropriate actions with nursing staff.
  • Interview and hire new staff to ensure staffing requirements are met.
  • Coordinate new employee orientation and ensure completion of documentation.
  • Assess clinical skills of each staff member relative to job responsibilities and identify ways to educate and correct any deficiencies.
  • Ensure all nursing activities follow required standards and regulations.
  • Ensure daily nursing tasks are completed within prescribed timeframe.
  • Foster support and cooperation with jail staff and administration to promote teamwork and fulfillment of QCHC’s mission.
  • Conduct staff meetings at least monthly to ensure all staff are informed and current on important information at all times.
  • Complete annual performance evaluations.
  • Assist with payroll review and ensure time and worked hours are correct for all staff.
  • Identify expected clinical outcomes goals and develop tools for measuring results of these outcome goals.
  • Work closely with physicians, and clinical staff to ensure continuity of care.
  • Perform inmate care in accordance with physician orders and standards of nursing practice.
  • Assist the Medical Director/Director of Nursing in pharmacy utilization reviews.
  • Assist the Director of Nursing in evaluation of orientation program, competency evaluations, ongoing education, CQI program and annual review.
  • Ensure participation in CQI activities.
  • Plan, direct, and participate in the development of new and/or revised nursing policies and procedures.
  • Assist with budgetary planning and operate within budget goals.
  • Identify equipment and capital equipment needs and submit request to corporate.
  • Formulate and submit weekly and monthly reports to corporate per scheduled timeline.
  • Attend all mandatory meetings and 80% of non‑mandatory meetings a year.
  • Follow QCHC policies, procedures & guidelines.
  • Perform other job‑related duties as assigned/needed to include any and all clinical duties.
Benefits
  • Malpractice Insurance provided by QCHC
  • Matching 401K
  • Pay Activ for early access to pay
  • Referral Program
  • EAP Program
  • Fin Fit for Financial Wellness
  • Working Advantage Discount Program
  • Holiday Pay
  • BCBS Health Insurance - Full‑time Employees or equivalent hours
  • Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance - Full‑time Employees
  • PTO - Full‑time Employees
Requirements
  • Associate’s Degree in Nursing required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  • Valid/current Nursing License from state of employment.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Minimum of 3 years of nursing practice with 1–2 years of administrative/management experience preferred.
  • One year of experience in correctional healthcare preferred.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

#J-18808-Ljbffr
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
 
 
 
Search for further Jobs Here:
(Try combinations for better Results! Or enter less keywords for broader Results)
Location
Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)
0
200
Filters
Education Level
Experience Level (years)
Posted in last:
Salary