Clin Nurse I

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

Provides professional nursing care within an assigned cardiology unit and coordinates care planning with other disciplines. The role is full-time, 72 hours per pay period, on the night shift at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, a 444-bed hospital and part of Covenant Health. The medical center provides specialized services including stroke care, bariatric and robotic surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, and advanced orthopedic care.

Requirements

Must have and maintain a Tennessee State RN license.
CPR required.
Minimum experience: new graduate, within the first year of orientation. The posting states that employees move to level II after one year of experience.
Education must be sufficient to meet the standards for the required license and/or certification; no specific minimum education is listed.

Responsibilities

Complete nursing history and initiate patient education.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.
Implement a plan of care appropriate to the patient’s diagnosis.
Evaluate care outcomes.
Problem solve and coordinate unit and patient care assignments, with supervision.
Introduce new employees and students to unit routines.
Participate on unit-based committees.
Demonstrate competence in critical skills and provide 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 achieving goals and objectives and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.