RN - Surgical Services: Patient-Centered Care & Procedures

CHS Career Site; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHS Career Site is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process in an acute care setting in Knoxville, TN. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while coordinating with physicians and the health care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

You will administer medications, monitor responses, educate patients and families, and participate in life‑saving interventions as needed, ensuring safety and compliance with hospital protocols.

Qualifications

• RN licensure200
• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required
• Certification requirements as listed: RN licensure; BCLS required; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered care per nursing process.
• Documents patient assessments and reports changes to care team.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors for side effects.
• Assists physicians during procedures within competency.
• Collaborates on individualized care plans based on assessments.
• Responds to medical emergencies and participates in CPR/code team activities.
• Educates patients and families on conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
• Follows infection control protocols and maintains safe patient environments.
• Operates medical equipment (IV pumps, monitors, ventilators) safely.
• Maintains compliance with standards and participates in quality improvement.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Infection control

Documentation

CPR/AED

Clinical decision making

Education

RN licensure

BCLS certification

ACLS preferred

PALS preferred

NRP preferred

Tools

Ventilators

IV pumps

Patient monitors

Defibrillators

ECG machines

Job description

CHS Career Site is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care using the nursing process in an acute care setting in Knoxville, TN. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while coordinating with physicians and the health care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

You will administer medications, monitor responses, educate patients and families, and participate in life‑saving interventions as needed, ensuring safety and compliance with hospital protocols.