Ballad Health is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $62k–$89k a year. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.
At a glance
Shift
night
Workplace
Ballad Health
Hiring employer
Ballad Health
Worth asking
What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?
The posting doesn’t answer these — good ones for a recruiter or the interview.
About this role
The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for the provision of nursing care for assigned patients within the established standards of evidence-based practice and organizational policy and procedures. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously within the scope of professional standards and the rules and regulations established by the TN and/or VA State Board of Nursing. The RN provides patient care that is appropriate to age and developmental level of assigned patients. The RN appropriately delegates care provision to other members of the nursing care team consistent with role, licensure and scope of practice. Performs nursing assessments and delivers care as an integral part of the care team. Works toward favorable outcomes while delivering safe high-quality healthcare. Accurately reports and documents in the Electronic Medical Record and electronic documentation systems that support the RN's clinical and team member role.
Show full description
He/she has a working knowledge of the nursing process and demonstrates skill in developing and guiding collaborative collegial practice that delivers safe competent care. He/she demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of the diverse cultural backgrounds of our patients and caregivers. The position involves maintaining current clinical knowledge and competency for skills related to the clinical RN role where assigned. Demonstrates the ability to use critical thinking skills in the implementation of all phases of the nursing process. He/she actively participates in patient care quality and performance improvement through data collection and aggregation as assigned. The RN serves as a professional role model as a caregiver, mentor, teacher and resource for students, peers and other providers on the health care team. Must be able to wear a respirator mask and other personal protective apparel as indicated in the provision of patient care.
Skills for this role
nursing assessmentscritical thinkingcare delegationquality improvement data collectionage-appropriate patient care
Requirements
Associate's degree or diploma from an accredited Nursing program required. Valid and active RN licensure from appropriate state. BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required dependent upon area. Night shift 7p-7a. Weekends required. No travel.
About the employer
Ballad Health
Hospital
Ballad Health is a healthcare employer located in Greeneville, Tennessee. Based on the provided job descriptions, Ballad Health employs Registered Nurses who practice autonomously within the scope of professional standards and the rules and regulations established by the TN and/or…
What reviewers appreciate
+Emphasis on evidence-based practice standards
Team-based care model with structured delegation to nursing care team members
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