Cardiac Stepdown RN: Telemetry & Critical Care

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinate with physicians and the care team, and support patients and families.

This role emphasizes telemetry, medication administration, thorough patient assessments, and adherence to safety protocols in a collaborative, compassionate environment. You will participate in performance improvement and ongoing education to maintain clinical competency.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in acute care.
• Current RN license in state of Tennessee or compact state.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care using the nursing process with accurate documentation.
• Administer medications, monitor side effects and document administration.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to develop and implement care plans.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in life-saving interventions as needed.
• Maintain infection control practices and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Nursing Process

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Communication

Documentation

Infection Control

Telemetry (EKG)

Team Collaboration

Education

RN License (State/Compact)

Tools

Telemetry Equipment

IV Pumps

Monitors

Ventilators

Job description

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinate with physicians and the care team, and support patients and families.

This role emphasizes telemetry, medication administration, thorough patient assessments, and adherence to safety protocols in a collaborative, compassionate environment. You will participate in performance improvement and ongoing education to maintain clinical competency.