RN – Juvenile Service Center: Emergency Care & Med Admin

Knox County; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Knox County Juvenile Service Center is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to oversee clinical operations and provide essential nursing care on-site. You will perform admissions assessments, administer medications, and ensure accurate documentation while educating patients and families and maintaining a safe care environment.

Applicants must hold a Tennessee RN license and CPR certification, with prior hospital or clinical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum two years related medical experience.
• Current TN RN license.
• CPR certification with recertification as required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients on admission and ongoing health assessments.
• Provide emergency care and administer medications as needed.
• Maintain accurate medication inventory and secure storage.
• Document medical charts promptly with test results and care plans.
• Ensure informed consent forms and physician orders are properly filed.
• Maintain safe, hygienic environment and protect patient confidentiality.
• Educate patients and families on medications and disease prevention.
• Brief staff at shift changes.
• Identify isolation needs per CDC guidelines.
• Coordinate with visiting physician orders and complete assigned tasks.

Skills

RN license

Emergency care

Medication admin

Patient assessment

Documentation

CPR certified

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, TN

CPR certification

Tools

MS Office

EMR systems

Job description

Knox County Juvenile Service Center is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to oversee clinical operations and provide essential nursing care on-site. You will perform admissions assessments, administer medications, and ensure accurate documentation while educating patients and families and maintaining a safe care environment.

Applicants must hold a Tennessee RN license and CPR certification, with prior hospital or clinical experience preferred.