Description
Introduction
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a significant impact in your nursing career? At Memorial Health University Medical Center, with over 2,000 sites of care and more than 31.2 million patient interactions annually, our nurses have a chance to truly make a difference. Join our Chest Pain Unit as a Registered Nurse and be part of transformational patient care.
We are looking for a motivated Registered Nurse for our day shift position.
In our Chest Pain Observation Unit, you'll provide expert and compassionate care for patients experiencing chest pain and those undergoing recovery from cardiac and vascular procedures. With a 1:5 patient ratio, you will have the opportunity to offer personalized attention and care in a dynamic, high-impact environment.
Benefits
At Memorial Health University Medical Center, we offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your health, life, career, and retirement. Our plans and programs include:
• Comprehensive medical coverage with many services at no cost or low copay, including prescription drug and behavioral health support, free telemedicine, and AirMed medical transportation.
• Optional dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and supplemental health plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
• Access to free counseling services and resources focused on emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a generous 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on tenure.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering a 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock.
• Support for family building through benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for various personal needs including child, elder, and pet care.
• Consumer discounts on various products and services through Abenity.
• Retirement planning assistance and partnerships with banks for your convenience.
• Educational benefits including tuition assistance and dependent scholarships.
• Recognition programs to celebrate colleague achievements.
• Time Away From Work Program providing paid time off, family leave, disability coverage, and other leave options.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage for qualifying colleagues.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
It's an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Unlock your career potential and discover how rewarding it is to achieve your professional and personal goals. Help advance nursing practice and enhance patient outcomes as a part of our Chest Pain Unit. We value your expertise!
Job Summary and Qualifications
As a Registered Nurse, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care according to departmental requirements and the standards of practice. You will collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide comprehensive, compassionate care, embracing models such as 'Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.' You will serve as an advocate for patients and caregivers, embodying our organization's mission and values to ensure outstanding experiences and positive clinical outcomes.
Responsibilities include:
• Assessing patient conditions upon admission and during each shift, promptly recognizing and reporting any changes.
• Performing procedures and monitoring as ordered by medical providers, ensuring thorough and timely documentation of care.
• Administering prescribed medications and closely monitoring patient responses to ensure effective treatment.
• Providing exceptional care by promptly addressing patient requests and proactively anticipating their needs.
• Educating patients, families, and caregivers regarding medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, potential side effects, and necessary follow-up, ensuring effective communication.
Qualifications:
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• (RN) Registered Nurse license.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Memorial Health University Medical Center has been a provider of quality healthcare since 1955, serving a broad patient base with highly trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 600+ bed hospital is a leading acute care facility, catering to 35 counties in southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina. We are recognized as a regional referral center for specialized care, including heart, cancer, trauma, and high-risk pregnancies.
At Memorial Health, our "care like family" culture reflects our commitment to patients, team members, and the community. Together, we ensure that our patients receive the safest and most compassionate care possible.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized multiple times as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute. In recent years, we have allocated approximately $3.7 billion to charitable care and other uncompensated expenses.
Become part of an organization that uses its size to drive real change in healthcare. Our Talent Acquisition team is actively reviewing applications for our Registered Nurse Chest Pain Unit position. Apply now to contribute to the advancement of nursing.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status is not tolerated.