Hybrid Registered Nurse- Forensic Unit - Night presso Nashville General Hospital

Nashville General Hospital is hiring for a Full Time Forensic Registered Nurse (RN), Med/Surg in Nashville, Tennessee.

This is an 18-bed unit with a 4:1 patient ratio. 

As a Forensic RN you will:  

• Compassionately communicating with patients and family members. 
• Admitting and assessing patients
• Administering medication and treatments
• Monitoring vital signs and symptoms
• Running and ordering tests
• Coordinating care with Physicians and Specialists
• Charting Patient Progress

Required Skills & Qualifications:  

• Understanding applicable state regulations and following compliance practices
• Assessing patient condition and noting it accurately according to the facility’s charting practices
• Graduate of an accredited associate degree, Diploma, or Baccalaureate Degree program in Nursing Preferred.
• Current Licensure or permit to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee or compact state. 
• Employee must have valid BLS upon hire. ACLS, Chemotherapy Competency and CPI are required within 90 days of hire.  

About Nashville General Hospital  

Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville’s original community- based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community  

Our benefits include:  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses.
• Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay
• Life Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage at no cost to you.
• Retirement Plan- eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution.
• Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends
• Tuition Reimbursement for Employee and Dependents
• Up to 12 paid holidays each Year
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Parking for all employees