Per-Diem ER RN: Rapid, Lifesaving Care

Tennova Healthcare- LaFollette Medical Center; La Follette (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennova Healthcare- LaFollette Medical Center seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process in an acute care setting. You will coordinate care, document thoroughly, administer medications, and support families during treatment and discharge planning.

Collaborating with physicians and the care team, you will respond to emergencies, uphold infection control practices, and contribute to ongoing quality improvement and patient safety

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in good standing with state licensure.
• Experience or student rotations in acute care preferred.
• Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and document findings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver patient-centered care per nursing process.
• Assess patients, document findings, and report changes.
• Administer prescribed meds and monitor effects.
• Assist physicians during procedures within competency.
• Develop and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Provide patient and family education for discharge planning.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in CPR/code team as needed.
• Ensure infection control and safety standards are followed.
• Maintain accurate medical records and participate in audits.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Effective communication

Infection control

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

RN license/certification

Tools

IV pumps

Patient monitors

Ventilators

Job description

The Tennova Healthcare- LaFollette Medical Center seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process in an acute care setting. You will coordinate care, document thoroughly, administer medications, and support families during treatment and discharge planning.

Collaborating with physicians and the care team, you will respond to emergencies, uphold infection control practices, and contribute to ongoing quality improvement and patient safety