Progressive Care RN

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Registered Nurse performs direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act. She utilizes therapeutic communication, maintains a safe therapeutic environment, and identifies nursing problems aligned with each patient's needs. The RN plans individualized patient care using an interdisciplinary approach, participates in performance improvement activities, and coordinates care that supports the hospital’s mission and vision. In a charge nurse capacity, the RN oversees day‑to‑day operations, assigns staff based on acuity, serves as a clinical resource, and responds promptly to requests for information or follow‑up with physicians, staff, and patients.

• Assess plans and evaluate the patient’s care needs, carrying out physician orders.
• Administer prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds, and monitor vital signs.
• Record and communicate patient condition, using computerized documentation systems.
• Instruct and educate patients and families as part of a multidisciplinary care planning team.

• Registered Nurse from an accredited nursing school.
• Current licensure with the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support certificate.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within six months of hire.
• Preferred:
  One year of clinical nursing experience.

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with up to 100% match on 3%–9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement readiness tools.
• Tuition and student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital in Chattanooga offering comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services, including cardiovascular surgery, cancer treatment, intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, rehabilitation, neurosurgery, OB‑GYN services, and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit.

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