Pre-Op Registered Nurse: Compassionate Surgical Care

Tennova---Turkey-Creek-Medical-Center-1; Knoxville (TN); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the health care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role covers a broad range of duties across units, including emergency and surgical support, medication administration, patient education, and adherence to safety and infection control standards. Experience with critical care, OR, or telemetry is valued.

Qualifikationen

• Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.
• Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively.
• Proficient in administering medications and monitoring for side effects.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care.
• Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives.

Aufgaben

• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered care in accordance with policies and nursing process.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately, reporting changes.
• Utilizes knowledge of growth and development to provide age-appropriate care and education.
• Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration.
• Assists physicians during procedures within documented competency and skill level.
• Collaborates to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions such as CPR.
• Advocates for patient rights and educates on conditions and post-discharge care.
• Implements infection control protocols and monitors medical equipment as needed.
• Maintains patient safety and participates in audits and quality checks.
• Documents care and education thoroughly in the medical record.

Kenntnisse

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Infection control

Patient education

Team collaboration

Jobbeschreibung

Tennova Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating with physicians and the health care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role covers a broad range of duties across units, including emergency and surgical support, medication administration, patient education, and adherence to safety and infection control standards. Experience with critical care, OR, or telemetry is valued.