MedSurg RN: Acute Care & Patient-Centered Care

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Jefferson City (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure quality outcomes in a supportive environment.

The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, administer medications, and assist in procedures while maintaining infection control and patient education. This position emphasizes safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proficient in applying the nursing process from assessment to evaluation.
• Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments and document findings.
• Skilled in safe medication administration and monitoring of adverse effects.
• Strong communication to collaborate with physicians, nurses and care teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver patient-centered care per nursing processes and policy.
• Document care plans, assessments and interventions accurately in the medical record.
• Assess patients, monitor status changes, and report to care team.
• Administer prescribed meds and monitor for side effects.
• Assist physicians during procedures within competency.
• Develop and evaluate individualized care plans with the team.
• Engage in infection control practices and safety initiatives.
• Educate patients and families on conditions and post-discharge care.
• Participate in performance improvement and quality initiatives.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessments

Medication administration

Interprofessional communication

Documentation accuracy

Infection control

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) degree

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure quality outcomes in a supportive environment.

The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, administer medications, and assist in procedures while maintaining infection control and patient education. This position emphasizes safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.