Cardiac Stepdown Nurse

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Registered Nurse performs direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act.

Utilizes therapeutic communication in daily practice. Maintains a safe therapeutic environment. Identifies nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient. Plans individualized patient care while utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Participates in performance improvement activities. Provides care and coordinates participation that fosters the goals of the hospital's mission and vision statement.

When acting in charge nurse role, registered nurses are responsible for day‑to‑day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a therapeutic environment. Makes staff assignments based on patient need, acuity and staff skill. Serves as role models and clinical resources for the staff. Responds in a timely manner to requests for information or follow‑up with physicians, staff or patient issues.

• You will assess plans and evaluate the patient's care needs and will carry out physician orders.
• You will administer prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds, and monitor vital signs.
• You will monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• You will instruct and educate patients and families as part of a Multidisciplinary Care Planning team.

• Registered Nurse from an accredited school of nursing
• Current licensure with the Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Current BLS certification
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire
• One year of clinical nursing experience preferred

Parkridge Medical Center offers a Total Rewards Package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time‑away programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well‑being counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.