Covenant Health·Harriman, Tennessee
Perform high-complexity routine and specialized clinical laboratory tests to assist physicians in patient diagnosis and treatment. Maintain laboratory equipment, adhere to quality control policies, and document all test results and corrective actions.
Overview Registered Nurse, Surgery Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift Roane Medical Center Overview: Proudly serving our community, Roane Medical Center is committed to your healthy future! Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with modern technologies and expert staff to provide you the best possible patient care. From our quality medical, surgical, emergency and critical care services to our diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation support, you will find the right blends of technical expertise, medical professionalism, and patient quality and satisfaction at Roane Medical Center.
Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines.
Correlates patient history and support systems across continuum of care. Completes nursing history and initiates patient education. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams making recommendations to facilitate patient care. Implements plan of care appropriate to diagnosis and patient needs. Evaluates outcomes. Resolves issues regarding complex issues without oversight or supervision. Clinical expertise and knowledge is such that Clinical Nurse III can resolve complex patient/management/physician issues without supervision. Demonstrates active participation in unit or facility activities. Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age specific needs of the population served. Leads process improvement initiatives as directed that facilitate achievement of department/facility goals and quality initiatives. Serves as Clinical Coach in orientation/continuing education of new employees and students as directed. Serves as instructor for annual continuing education events such as skills day, education programs, new equipment in-services, etc. as directed. 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. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
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: Minimum of three (3) years professional experience. Licensure Requirement: Valid Tennessee RN license required. CPR required.
Requires a current Tennessee State License as a Medical Technologist, with ASCP or NCA certification preferred. Six months of experience is desired but not required.
Market context
Tennessee healthcare employers commonly seek experienced RNs for clinical leadership roles that support patient care and staff coordination. This position is competitive because it requires active Tennessee RN licensure, current CPR certification, and at least three years of nursing experience, while also involving supervision of ancillary staff and unit education. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of leadership, mentoring, and unit improvement work before applying.
