Med-Surg RN: Patient-Centered Acute Care

CHS Career Site; La Follette (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Career Site in Tennessee is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the care team to achieve positive outcomes. The role requires 0-2 years of acute care experience, state RN licensure, and BCLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.

You will administer medications, monitor patients, educate families, and uphold infection control and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting.
• RN licensure in state or compact state required.
• Basic Life Support required; advanced life support certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver patient-centered care per nursing process.
• Assess patients, document findings, and report changes promptly.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor for side effects.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team to plan and evaluate care.
• Respond to emergencies with CPR and code team as needed.
• Educate patients and families on conditions and post-discharge care.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards throughout care.
• Document care thoroughly in the medical record.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Infection control

Documentation

Emergency response (CPR/code)

Education

RN licensure (state or compact)

Nursing degree (ADN/BSN)

Tools

Ventilators

IV pumps

Monitors

Job description

CHS Career Site in Tennessee is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the care team to achieve positive outcomes. The role requires 0-2 years of acute care experience, state RN licensure, and BCLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.

You will administer medications, monitor patients, educate families, and uphold infection control and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.