Pre-Op RN: Patient-Centered Surgical Care

Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with physicians and the care team, administer medications, monitor patients, educate families, and participate in life-saving interventions such as CPR.

The role emphasizes adherence to protocols, safety, and quality improvement to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in an acute care setting

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver patient-centered care per the nursing process.
• Document findings and report changes in condition to the care team.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor for side effects.
• Assist physicians during procedures within documented competency.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient needs.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in CPR and code team activities.

Skills

Nursing process knowledge

Assessment skills

Medication administration

Patient education

CPR/Code team

Infection control

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

RN License Required

Job description

Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with physicians and the care team, administer medications, monitor patients, educate families, and participate in life-saving interventions such as CPR.

The role emphasizes adherence to protocols, safety, and quality improvement to achieve optimal patient outcomes.