Acute Trauma Surgical Nurse - Military Veterans

Description

Introduction

Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At TriStar Summit Medical Center our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Registered Nurse Med Surg to join our healthcare family.

Summit is the busiest level 3 trauma hospital in Tennessee. In this position you will be working in a 33 bed acute care department that primarily cares for pre and post surgical patients. We also have wound care and physical therapy departments located here. We care for general, GI, Urology, Orthopedic, Spine, podiatry and plastics. 

This position will provide a great pathway for nurses that are interested in growing into an OR/PACU position, float pool, inpatient rehab, PCU, ICU, ER, or even educator roles or leadership positions. 

***$15k Sign on bonus for qualified candidates -paid out in 20% payments every 6 months, over the course of 2 years (initial paycheck, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months) - 6 month commitment or you have to pay the initial payment back, no payback commitment after that point***

Benefits

TriStar Summit Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.


• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.


• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
  


• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
  


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
  


• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
  


• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
  


• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
  


• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
  


• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
  


• Colleague recognition program
  
  


• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
  


• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At TriStar Summit Medical Center, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Registered Nurse Med Surg opportunity.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Medical Surgical Nurse

Registered nurses provide and coordinate care for patients. The Registered nurse is responsible for collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to provide physical and psychological support to patients and their families. Daily responsibilities of the Registered nurse include but are not limited to: assessments and reassessments, developing individualized plans of care, medication administration, documentation, education, proper maintenance of equipment, and communication of patient needs.

• You will demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served as per Scope of Service.


• You will promote customer service initiatives.


• You will utilize nursing process for individual care to meet needs of patients.


• You will demonstrate ability to perform technical skills and procedures.


• You will document all patient care.

What qualifications you will need:

• RN licensure by Tennessee Board of Nursing or a Board of Nursing from a compact state.


• Associate's degree; Bachelor’s degree is preferred


• BLS required, and must be obtained within 90 days of employment


• Must obtain ACLS within 6 Months of hire or transfer


• At least one-year clinical nursing preferred

TriStar Summit is a 218 bed comprehensive facility. We serve Davidson, Wilson and surrounding counties. We include a Level III Trauma Center. We offer a full array of acute care services. These include cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics/spine, rehabilitation and women’s services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI. We are a Primary Stroke Center. TriStar Summit is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Registered Nurse Med Surg opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

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