What are the responsibilities and job description for the New Graduate (RN) - Saint Thomas Nurse Residency - Spring 2023 Cohort position at Ascension?
We Are Hiring:
Currently Accepting Applications for Spring (March 2023) Cohort for December Grads - Application Deadline is November 18th
Saint Thomas West Specialty Tracks offered:
Our Mission: Rooted in the loving ministry of Jesus as healer, we commit to facilitate and support new graduate nurses' transition to practice and lifelong development of professionalism, leadership and delivery of safe care. Our Vision: As an integrated ministry, we will provide a pathway for career development and growth, supporting new nurses as individuals as well as members of our healing community resulting in quality, safe care for those we serve.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
The Nurse Residency program is specifically designed for new Graduates and RNs with less than six months of experience in the acute care setting.
Currently Accepting Applications for Spring (March 2023) Cohort for December Grads - Application Deadline is November 18th
Current Ascension Saint Thomas associates must apply through the "My Ascension" portal.
Saint Thomas West Specialty Tracks offered:
- Acute Care (Medical/Surgical)
- Critical Care (ICU/Stepdown)
- Emergency Services (ED)
- Surgical Services (OR)
- Cardiac
Some of our unique benefits we offer include:
- NEW Stipend Bonus Payment Program (Up to $16,000)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 403B (retirement plan) with 100% match based percentage invested
- Health, Dental and Vision coverage
- Missions at Home Opportunities
Our Mission: Rooted in the loving ministry of Jesus as healer, we commit to facilitate and support new graduate nurses' transition to practice and lifelong development of professionalism, leadership and delivery of safe care. Our Vision: As an integrated ministry, we will provide a pathway for career development and growth, supporting new nurses as individuals as well as members of our healing community resulting in quality, safe care for those we serve.
Known as “Music City”, Nashville is the place to be to hear live music and is home to some of America’s most exciting music attractions like the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Nashville is the capital of Tennessee and approximately 2 million people call the metro area home. The city is a great place to work, live and raise a family. It has an abundance of amazing places to eat and outdoor activities; all with a touch of southern charm. Nashvillians can be found enjoying the Cumberland river or out swimming in one of the many lakes surrounding the city, attending a Titans or Predators game, or eating the Nashville famous hot chicken. Nashville prides itself in its education system and is often called the “Athens of the South” because of the amazing universities in the city such as Vanderbilt or Belmont to name a few. Nashville has more accolades than you can count, but several recent most notable ones include:
- Ascension Saint Thomas is ranked as the #2 hospital in TN (US News & World Report 2022)
- Our city has grown 20% in the past five years and has many other favorable economic attributes such as a very low unemployment rate. (SmartAsset 2021)
- Our company was voted best company for perks and benefits that we offer for the 5th year in a row (Forbes 2022)
- Nashville was named in the Top 15 Best Places to Live (US News and World Report 2019)
The Academy of Country Music® announced the Industry Award winners of the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards™ for Venue of the Year as Ryman Auditorium (small capacity), Ascend Amphitheater (medium capacity), and Bridgestone Arena (large capacity). (May 2019)
What You Will Do:
Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
- Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
- Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
- Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
- Admit patients to NIC holding unit, performing assessments and completing required documentation per policy. Educate patient and family members regarding scheduled procedures and surrounding events.
- Follow established procedures for performing non-invasive cardiac diagnostic testing and cardio versions. Thoroughly assess the patient and their history so that appropriate data can be acquired and appropriate testing can be performed.
- Notify proceduralist of findings that warrant attention prior to the procedures. Provide care to patents post procedure, implementing physician orders and readying patients for discharge or transfer to an impatient bed.
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- 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 required.
Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
No additional preferences.
Why Join Our Team:
Ascension Saint Thomas in Tennessee is one of the largest healthcare providers in the state. Offering rewarding careers across 12 hospital campuses and a comprehensive network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics, and rehabilitation facilities, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. As we continue to grow, we need compassionate caregivers, like you, to join us and influence care across our our communities.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Ascension Saint Thomas is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the “EEO is the Law” poster:
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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
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