Clin Nurse II

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit and coordinates care planning with other disciplines. This role is in the Observation Unit at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, a 444-bed hospital recognized for clinical expertise and advanced medical technology. Fort Sanders Regional is a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center and provides specialized services in bariatric, robotic, minimally invasive spine, and advanced orthopedic care. It is part of Covenant Health, a nonprofit health system with nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations. The position is full-time, 72 hours per pay period, on the night shift. The nurse assesses patients and families, develops and evaluates plans of care, addresses moderately complex issues independently, and supervises designated support staff. The nurse also supports precepting, follows clinical and safety standards, completes annual education, and participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

At least one year of professional nursing experience.
Tennessee State RN licensure, which must be maintained.
CPR certification required.
Education must be sufficient to meet the standards for the required license and/or certification; no minimum education level is specified.

Responsibilities

Correlate patient history and support systems within hospital care or nursing home care.
Assess the learning needs of patients and families.
Develop and initiate plans of care involving patients and families.
Recommend interventions and evaluate plans of care.
Resolve moderately complex issues without oversight or supervision.
Demonstrate willingness to precept employees or students as directed.
Review preceptee clinical performance with the unit leader or clinical instructor.
Demonstrate competence in critical skills and deliver care appropriate to the age-specific needs of the population served.
Supervise LPNs, Nursing Assistants, HUCs, Techs, and sitters.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Complete required annual education assignments.
Work toward goals and objectives and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.