What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Surgery, PRN, call required position at Turkey Creek Medical Center?
Turkey Creek Medical Center, part of the Tennova Healthcare Network, is hoping you’ll join our team as a Surgery RN
Job Description
- Circulator in the operating room.
- Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care.
- Assists physicians during examinations and procedures.
- Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse.
- Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
- Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.
- Call is Required
- Circulating experience is required.
Job Requirements:
- Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred)
- Registered Nurse License
At Tennova Healthcare, we strive to be simply the best. The best for our community, for our providers and for our employees.
We are purposeful in our commitment to hire the right person for the right job. You can expect to be in an environment where our culture is dedicated to the safety and well-being of our employees and will work to support you with a team that will become your family. We are looking for qualified, compassionate individuals, who have integrity, empathy, a positive attitude, are service driven and will focus on excellence.
By joining our team, you can expect to become part of a family that strives to be the best and driven to be the community’s healthcare provider of choice.
About Turkey Creek Medical Center
Conveniently located on Parkside Drive in Turkey Creek, Turkey Creek Medical Center offers a range of services in the heart of Knoxville, Tennessee. Our Knoxville hospital features a 24/7 emergency room, ICU, advanced surgical suites, a dedicated heart hospital, cancer care services, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, sleep center, center for surgical weight loss, digital mammography, and much more. The hospital offers private patient rooms, dining on request and free parking.
The Tennova Physicians Plaza connects Turkey Creek Medical Center to the new Tennova Surgery Center West. The surgery center offers four, fully equipped operating rooms, two advanced endoscopic suites, and the same quality, professional care you expect from Turkey Creek Medical Center. The enclosed courtyard between the two facilities provides a comfortable, quiet respite for patients and visitors.
Learn more about tennovaturkeycreek.com.
About the City
Adventure is just around the corner!
Located on the beautiful Tennessee River, Knoxville, Tennessee offers many scenic views, from the Great Smoky Mountains to a striking downtown area. Knoxville is a fast-growing metropolitan city where you can enjoy fine dining, nightlife and family-friendly activities in this small town with a big town feeling!
Knoxville’s charm continues to be warm and inviting to anyone who lives here. Knoxville offers hiking trails, fishing, camping, bicycling and many more outdoor activities! If you enjoy shopping, Knoxville has shopping options for any shopaholic! With a mixture of hometown shops, our downtown shopping district is fun and easy to navigate. Knoxville’s vibrant downtown area offers entertainment with a variety of diverse and eclectic offerings. From speakeasies to live music venues, Knoxville has a place to satisfy everyone! Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s beloved theme park, is just a car ride away! From roller coasters to glass making, Dollywood is fun for the whole family!
Education
Preferred- Associates or better in Nursing
Licenses & Certifications
Required- L-TN-RN License
- C-ARC-BLS
- C-ARC-PALS
- C-ARC-ALS
