Step-Down RN: Patient-Centered Critical Care

Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center provides patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to ensure high-quality outcomes. The role emphasizes compassionate care for patients and families in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting care, participating in life-saving interventions, and educating patients and families about conditions, treatments,

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required.
• RN licensure and Basic Life Support (BLS) required; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care using the nursing process (assess, diagnose, plan, implement, evaluate).
• Coordinate with physicians and care teams to ensure quality outcomes.
• Administer medications and monitor for adverse effects per standards.
• Document care and education thoroughly in the medical record.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in life-saving interventions as needed.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and safety standards.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Communication

Documentation

Infection control

Safety & quality

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Tennova Healthcare- Turkey Creek Medical Center provides patient-centered care through the nursing process, coordinating with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to ensure high-quality outcomes. The role emphasizes compassionate care for patients and families in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting care, participating in life-saving interventions, and educating patients and families about conditions, treatments,