Cardiac Stepdown RN: Critical Care with Impact

Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center provides patient-centered care using the nursing process—from assessment to evaluation—and coordinates with physicians and the care team to ensure high-quality, evidence-based treatment.

You will educate patients and families, monitor vitals and medications, participate in emergencies, and uphold infection control and safety standards to support positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proficient in applying the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and document findings clearly.
• Proficiency in administering medications and monitoring for adverse effects.
• Strong communication with patients, families and care teams to ensure coordinated care.
• Commitment to safety, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver patient-centered care per policies and nursing process.
• Document patient findings accurately and report changes to the care team.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor for side effects.
• Assist physicians during procedures within competency and document interventions.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments and post-discharge care.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary communication

Documentation

Safety and infection control

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center provides patient-centered care using the nursing process—from assessment to evaluation—and coordinates with physicians and the care team to ensure high-quality, evidence-based treatment.

You will educate patients and families, monitor vitals and medications, participate in emergencies, and uphold infection control and safety standards to support positive outcomes.