Med-Surg RN: Expert Patient Care & Team Collaboration

Community Health Systems; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Tennessee is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the care team to achieve quality outcomes.

The role involves assessments, medication administration, patient education, and participation in emergencies, CPR, and infection control, within approved protocols and orders.

Candidates should have 0-2 years acute care experience and hold an RN license; BCLS required, ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• RN state licensure required.
• BCLS certification required.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications preferred when available.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered care per nursing process.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors for side effects.
• Assists physicians during procedures within documented competency.
• Collaborates to develop, implement and evaluate care plans.
• Responds to emergencies and participates in CPR when needed.
• Educates patients and families on conditions and post-discharge care.
• Maintains infection control protocols and safety standards.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Infection control

Documentation

Education

RN licensure

BCLS certification

ACLS certification (preferred)

PALS certification (preferred)

NRP certification (preferred)

Job description

Community Health Systems in Tennessee is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the care team to achieve quality outcomes.

The role involves assessments, medication administration, patient education, and participation in emergencies, CPR, and infection control, within approved protocols and orders.

Candidates should have 0-2 years acute care experience and hold an RN license; BCLS required, ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.