MedSurg RN: Patient-Centered Care & Impact

Tennova Healthcare LaFollette Medical Center; La Follette (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare LaFollette Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process. You will coordinate and deliver care according to physician orders and clinical protocols, while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to achieve optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include thorough patient assessments, medication administration, patient education, and adherence to infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care following nursing process and organizational policies.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately, reporting changes to the care team.
• Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration.
• Assists physicians during procedures within competent scope.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Responds to emergencies and participates in CPR and code team activities as needed.
• Provides patient and family education on conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
• Maintains infection control protocols and ensures patient safety in a clean environment.
• Documents care thoroughly in the medical record and participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessments

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Infection control

Patient safety

Effective communication

Job description

Tennova Healthcare LaFollette Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process. You will coordinate and deliver care according to physician orders and clinical protocols, while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to achieve optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include thorough patient assessments, medication administration, patient education, and adherence to infection control and safety standards.