OR Circulator RN — Compassionate Surgical Care

Community Health Systems; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Knoxville, TN seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process, coordinate with physicians and staff, and uphold clinical protocols. The ideal candidate collaborates with care teams to achieve positive outcomes.

The role involves administering medications, monitoring patients, assisting in procedures, patient education, infection control, and maintaining safety and documentation per standards.

Qualifications

• Proficient in applying the nursing process to patient care.
• Ability to conduct thorough patient assessments and document findings.
• Competent in administering medications and monitoring for adverse effects.
• Strong teamwork and communication with physicians, nurses, and other staff.
• Knowledge of infection control and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care according to policies and nursing process.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately.
• Provides patient education on conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors for side effects.
• Assists physicians during procedures within competency scope.
• Documents care thoroughly in medical records and maintains safety standards.
• Engages in performance improvement and compliance activities.
• OR Services RN: assists in surgeries, scrubs in, monitors vitals and meds.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Infection control

Education

RN Licensure

Job description

Community Health Systems in Knoxville, TN seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process, coordinate with physicians and staff, and uphold clinical protocols. The ideal candidate collaborates with care teams to achieve positive outcomes.

The role involves administering medications, monitoring patients, assisting in procedures, patient education, infection control, and maintaining safety and documentation per standards.