Registered Nurse - Tennova Heart - Turkey Creek

Community Health Systems; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Knoxville, TN, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality patient care in a clinical setting. The role involves a range of responsibilities including patient assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should have 0-2 years of nursing experience, possess RN licensure, and demonstrate strong communication and clinical skills. Join us in providing compassionate care and ensuring the well-being of our patients.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of nursing experience in a clinical or outpatient setting required.
• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to assess, plan, and implement patient care.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients during the intake process and document symptoms.
• Administer medications and treatments as per protocols.
• Perform diagnostic tests and assist providers during procedures.
• Triages patient concerns and offers recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Effective communication

Electronic medical records

Infection control protocols

Critical thinking

Time management

Empathy

Education

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure

BLS - Basic Life Support

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the clinic setting provides high-quality patient care through routine nursing duties, clinical assessments, and collaboration with healthcare providers. This role involves administering treatments, performing diagnostic testing, triaging patient concerns, and delivering patient education. The RN demonstrates professionalism, ethical clinical behavior, and respect for patient rights while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA regulations. Strong critical thinking, communication, and time management skills are essential for success in this role.

Essential Functions

• Assesses patients during the intake process, documenting symptoms, medical history, and medications in the electronic medical record while identifying potential concerns and initiating appropriate care plans.
• Administers medications and treatments, including vaccines, oral medications, and inhalation therapies, adhering to protocols and safety standards.
• Performs diagnostic ancillary testing such as lab draws and EKGs and assists providers during medical and surgical procedures.
• Triages patient concerns via telephone or in-person interactions, providing recommendations or escalating concerns to the appropriate care team member.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure seamless care delivery and a supportive patient experience.
• Creates and delivers patient education on disease processes, treatment plans, and medication management to promote understanding and adherence.
• Maintains a sanitized clinical environment by adhering to infection control protocols and properly disposing of hazardous materials such as needles and medications.
• Reviews and updates clinic logs, including sample, narcotics, expiration, refrigerator, and vaccine logs, ensuring compliance with clinic policies.
• Coordinates follow-up care by responding to patient portal messages, returning phone calls, and addressing test results such as labs, imaging, or medication refills by the end of each day.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans, advocating for patient health and well-being.
• Responds to emergencies or urgent clinical situations, ensuring appropriate resources and actions are mobilized to address patient needs.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of nursing experience in a clinical or outpatient setting required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to assess, plan, and implement patient care.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records for accurate documentation.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols, clinic safety standards, and quality improvement practices.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to manage complex patient care situations.
• Time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Empathy, compassion, and professionalism in patient interactions.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• BLS - Basic Life Support obtained from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process.