Cardiac Stepdown RN — Patient-Centered Critical Care

Turkey Creek Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process. You will coordinate and deliver high-quality care under physician orders with a compassionate approach for patients and families.

Responsibilities include assessments, documentation, medication administration, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to develop personalized care plans.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required
• RN licensure and BCLS required; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered care per nursing process and unit policies.
• Documents thorough patient assessments and reports changes to the care team.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors for side effects.
• Assists physicians during procedures within competency.
• Develops and evaluates individualized care plans with the healthcare team.
• Responds to emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions as needed.
• Educates patients and families on conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
• Maintains infection control protocols and safety standards.
• Documents care thoroughly in the medical record.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Communication

Care planning

Infection control

Quality improvement

Team collaboration

Education

RN license (State or Compact)

BCLS

ACLS (preferred)

PALS (preferred)

NRP (preferred)

Tools

Medical equipment operation

Job description

Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process. You will coordinate and deliver high-quality care under physician orders with a compassionate approach for patients and families.

Responsibilities include assessments, documentation, medication administration, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to develop personalized care plans.