Advanced Life Support certification within 6 months of hire.
BLS Provider certification within 1 month of hire.
Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or a Compact State license.
Diploma from an accredited nursing school or equivalent licensure required at hire.
Responsibilities
Assign and direct nursing and support staff during shifts.
Plan shifts and patient care using independent judgment.
Assess daily patient care needs and allocate assignments accordingly.
Address patient care complaints through established channels.
Ensure availability of necessary materials and resources.
Prioritize tasks based on daily patient and physician dynamics.
Contribute to staff hiring, training, and evaluation processes.
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan and financial planning resources.
Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program for emotional well-being and support.
Parental leave and adoption assistance for family support.
Optional legal and pet insurance, along with transportation savings.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance
Location: Nashville, TN
Facility: Saint Thomas West
Department: Advanced Heart Failure
Schedule: Full-time | Night Shift
How you'll make an impact in this role
Assigns, directs, educates and monitors nursing and support associates during assigned shifts.
Meets with staff and exercises independent judgment to plan the shifts, services, and patient care.
Assesses daily patient care needs and develops and distributes patient care assignments, ensuring that population appropriate patient care is given and is accountable for maintaining productivity standards and justifying variances to unit manager or designee.
Responds to complaints about patient care and manages through established channels.
Facilitates availability of adequate material, resources and supplies.
Sets priorities appropriate to daily patient/physician dynamics.
Provides input into hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff.
What minimum requirements you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Licensed Registered 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.
Education:
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire
Benefits that help you thrive
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Responsibilities
How you'll make an impact in this role
Assigns, directs, educates and monitors nursing and support associates during assigned shifts.
Meets with staff and exercises independent judgment to plan the shifts, services, and patient care.
Assesses daily patient care needs and develops and distributes patient care assignments, ensuring that population appropriate patient care is given and is accountable for maintaining productivity standards and justifying variances to unit manager or designee.
Responds to complaints about patient care and manages through established channels.
Facilitates availability of adequate material, resources and supplies.
Sets priorities appropriate to daily patient/physician dynamics.
Provides input into hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff.
Qualifications
What minimum requirements you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Licensed Registered 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.
Education:
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire
About Ascension
Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
