Med-Surg RN: Patient-Centered Care & Rapid Response

Tennova Healthcare- LaFollette Medical Center; La Follette (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Tennova Healthcare- LaFollette Medical Center provides patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating and delivering high-quality care per clinical protocols and orders. The RN collaborates with physicians and the care team to ensure positive outcomes in a compassionate environment for patients and families.

Essential duties include accurate assessments, medication administration, and adherence to infection control standards while maintaining

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in an acute care setting required.
• RN licensure in good standing or eligible for licensure in the state.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver patient-centered care in line with the nursing process.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments and document findings; report changes.
• Administer medications and monitor for adverse effects.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to plan and implement care.
• Provide patient and family education on conditions and post‑discharge care.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Infection control

CPR

Clinical leadership

Education

RN licensure (State or Compact)

Tools

Medical equipment operation

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Tennova Healthcare- LaFollette Medical Center provides patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating and delivering high-quality care per clinical protocols and orders. The RN collaborates with physicians and the care team to ensure positive outcomes in a compassionate environment for patients and families.

Essential duties include accurate assessments, medication administration, and adherence to infection control standards while maintaining