Nashville General Hospital·Nashville, Tennessee
The staff RN provides professional care to adult and geriatric patients using the nursing process and therapeutic modalities. They are responsible for patient accountability and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care.
The staff RN is a professional care giver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the therapeutic environment, treatment and modalities and interdisciplinary collaboration necessary for the care of patients ranging from adult through geriatric.
Graduate of an accredited Associate Degree, Diploma or Baccalaureate Degree program in Nursing preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Have a current licensure or permit to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee or compact state. BLS required upon hire. ACLS within 60 days of hire.
Experience &
Knowledge: Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development necessary for assessment, range of treatment and care of patients ranging from adult through geriatrics. Knowledge of hospital and department policies and procedures, patient care procedures, and the ability to operate technical equipment as acquired through orientation
Candidates must have a nursing degree and a current RN license in Tennessee or a compact state. BLS certification is required upon hire, with ACLS required within 60 days.
Market context
In Tennessee, nursing roles often stay active because hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings need licensed RNs who can cover full-time schedules and rotating shifts. These positions can be competitive when they include weekend, holiday, and call coverage, since employers usually look for candidates who can balance clinical skill with schedule flexibility. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review key details faster before applying.
