Job detail

Clin nurse ii

Covenant Health

#Registered Nurse #Patient Assessment #Healthcare #Critical Care #Patient Education #Emergency Care #Quality Improvement #Team Collaboration #Healthcare Standards

Quick overview

Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit and coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Evaluates and develops plans of care while supervising other nursing staff.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have at least one year of professional nursing experience and maintain Tennessee State RN licensure. CPR certification is also required.

TeamworkCommunicationAssessmentCare PlanningProblem SolvingEducationPatient CareCPRSupervisionCritical CareEvaluationQuality ImprovementLicensureNursingInterventions

Job description

Overview Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit $20,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced RNs Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift Parkwest Overview: Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiac expertise with the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community.
Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care.
It’s consistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S.
News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top 100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog.
As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, Parkwest Medical Center, marries cutting-edge technology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.
To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and our units, visit Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities.

Position Summary

Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines.

Responsibilities

Correlates patient history and support systems within hospital care/nursing home care. Assesses learning needs of patient and family. Develops and initiates plan of care, involving patient and family. Recommends interventions. Evaluates plan of care. Resolves problems regarding moderately complex issues without oversight or supervision. Demonstrates willingness to precept employees/students as directed. Reviews clinical performance of preceptee with unit leader or clinical instructor. Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served. Supervises LPNs, Nursing Assistants, HUCs, Techs, and sitters. Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority. Minimum Experience: Must possess at least one (1) year of professional nursing experience. Licensure Requirement: Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN licensure. CPR required. RN License