Med-Surg RN: Compassionate, Patient-Centered Acute Care

CHS Career Site; La Follette (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) at CHS Career Site provides patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to support quality outcomes. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to deliver care that respects patients and families in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

This role requires licensure as an RN, BCLS, and the ability to administer medications, monitor patients, and respond to emergencies.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in acute care.
• Active RN license in good standing with state board; BCLS required.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP preferred depending on unit; willingness to obtain as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality patient-centered care per nursing process.
• Assess patients thoroughly, document findings, and report changes promptly.
• Administer medications, monitor for adverse effects, document administration.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop care plans.
• Respond to emergencies, perform CPR and participate in code teams.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and discharge care.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and safety standards.
• Document care thoroughly in the medical record and participate in audits.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Infection control

Documentation

Education

RN license

State licensure / Compact

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) at CHS Career Site provides patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to support quality outcomes. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to deliver care that respects patients and families in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

This role requires licensure as an RN, BCLS, and the ability to administer medications, monitor patients, and respond to emergencies.