Kindred Healthcare·Chattanooga, Tennessee
The Registered Nurse will provide direct and indirect patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. They will also coordinate care plans with interdisciplinary staff and communicate changes in patient conditions to the medical team.
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Kindred Hospital Chattanooga is a 49-bed long-term acute care hospital, offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period.
We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care 7 days a week so you can start your journey to wellness anytime.
As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period.
Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.
As a Registered Nurse / RN you will: Provide planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation.
Develop nursing care plan in coordination with patient, family, and interdisciplinary staff as necessary.
Communicate changes in patient's clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate.
Participate in discharge planning process.
Graduated from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing as Registered Nurse / RN or Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program as a Registered Nurse / RN.
Current state licensure as Registered Nurse / RN.
BCLS certification is required.
ACLS preferred.
Minimum 1 year as a Registered nurse / RN with Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred OR 1 year of ICU experience preferred
Candidates must hold a degree in nursing and current state licensure as a Registered Nurse. A minimum of one year of experience in an acute care or ICU setting is preferred, along with BCLS certification.
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.