Progressive Care Nurse

There are unlimited growth opportunities at HCA! This position will provide a great pathway for nurses that are interested in growing into an ICU position. As well as becoming a Charge Nurse, Preceptor, being part of a Unit Based Council, and growing into a Leadership role.  

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. 

Learn more about Employee Benefits 

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 Progressive Care Nurse opportunity. 

Job Summary and Qualifications 

Progressive Care Nurse 

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes. 

What you will do in this role: 

• Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status. 

• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s) and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record. - Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication. 

• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them. 

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology. 

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 30 days of employment 

• At least one-year clinical nursing preferred 

• ACLS with 30 days of hire 

• NIHSS Stroke Certification within 30 days of hire 

TriStar Summit is a 234 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, orthopedics/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 Progressive Care Nurse opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out. 

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