Charge RN - Cardiac Stepdown: Lead Patient-Centered Care

Community Health Systems; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking an Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and patient education in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The RN will administer medications, monitor patient status, and participate in life-saving interventions as needed while upholding infection control and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state
• Basic life support (BLS) required; ACLS/PALS preferred
• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience in acute care settings

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver patient-centered care per nursing process and protocols.
• Document assessments and report condition changes to care team.
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects per standards of practice.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop and evaluate care plans.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in life-saving interventions as needed.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and discharge care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Nursing care

CPR/Code team

Care planning

Infection control

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

Tools

IV pumps

Monitors

Ventilators

ECG machines

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking an Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and patient education in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The RN will administer medications, monitor patient status, and participate in life-saving interventions as needed while upholding infection control and regulatory standards.