Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women\'s Mental Health Institute in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a compassionate Med Surg Nurse to provide high-quality care on a medical-surgical unit. You will assess and monitor patients, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes patient education, safe discharge planning, and ongoing quality improvement to support best outcomes for diverse patient populations. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• RN license in Tennessee or eligibility for licensure
• Strong clinical knowledge and critical thinking
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Commitment to patient-centered care

Responsibilities

• Assessing and monitoring adult patients on a medical-surgical unit
• Administering medications
• Managing IVs and infusions
• Coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams
• Educating patients and families about care plans
• Supporting safe discharge planning
• Contributing to quality and safety initiatives

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

RN license

Job description

Role: Med Surg Nurse responsible for providing compassionate, high-quality care on a medical-surgical unit.

• Responsibilities: Assessing and monitoring adult patients, administering medications, managing IVs, coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams, educating patients and families, supporting safe discharges, and contributing to quality and safety initiatives.
• Qualifications & Skills: Strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, and commitment to patient-centered care.
• Key Duties: Delivering comprehensive nursing care, supporting safety protocols, and participating in continuous professional development and quality improvement efforts.