Surgical Registered Nurse - Day Shift Lead

West Tennessee Healthcare; Kentucky; On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, Tennessee seeks an RN (Surgery) to provide quality patient care on the assigned unit during the 10-day shift. Requires ASN or BSN, TN RN licensure, BLS.

Will supervise staff, document care, administer meds, and collaborate with physicians on patient rounds and discharge planning. Responsibilities include nursing assessment, care coordination, and maintaining documentation in the medical record while ensuring safe, compassionate patient care and staff

Qualifications

• Completion of nursing degree (diploma, AS, or BSN) is required.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in TN or eligible for TN licensure.
• BLS required; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred or within specified timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient assessment using nursing process and age-specific needs.
• Document patient care and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate bedside care and supervise nursing staff on shift.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and transfusions as prescribed.
• Notify physicians of patient status and assist with rounds and treatments.
• Prioritize physician orders and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide patient/family education, discharge planning, and emotional support.
• Ensure safe handling and disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.

Job description

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, Tennessee seeks an RN (Surgery) to provide quality patient care on the assigned unit during the 10-day shift. Requires ASN or BSN, TN RN licensure, BLS.

Will supervise staff, document care, administer meds, and collaborate with physicians on patient rounds and discharge planning. Responsibilities include nursing assessment, care coordination, and maintaining documentation in the medical record while ensuring safe, compassionate patient care and staff