SHIFT LEADER CN III

Covenant Health • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

The Shift Leader CN III is a Registered Nurse and Shift Leader for the Cardio-Thoracic Surgical Unit. The position provides supervisory leadership to staff-level employees and coordinates related activities with the department’s Manager. The incumbent is expected to exercise independent judgment and discretion while carrying out assigned duties.

The role combines shift leadership and coordination with professional nursing care on the assigned unit. The Shift Leader serves as a clinical resource, supports staffing and employee-management processes, completes charge nurse duties, and contributes to safety, education, and quality improvement. This is a full-time position at Parkwest Medical Center, scheduled for 72 hours per pay period on the day shift.

Requirements

• Must possess at least 1 to 3 years of professional experience.
• Must have and maintain Tennessee State nursing licensure.
• CPR required.
• Education must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the required license and/or certification; no minimum education level is specified.

Responsibilities

• Participate in performance appraisals of staff on the applicable shift.
• Participate in the hiring process, including providing hiring recommendations to the Manager.
• Prepare documentation for possible disciplinary actions and make recommendations to the Manager.
• Recommend commendations, bonuses, or other appropriate recognition for outstanding employee performance on the applicable shift.
• Make work assignments and direct work activities; coordinate staff relief for meals, breaks, and meetings.
• Project staffing needs for the next two shifts and coordinate staffing adjustments as needed.
• Serve as a clinical resource for staff.
• Check the emergency crash cart or ascertain that it has been checked.
• Provide shift report to the next Shift Leader or Charge Nurse.
• Participate in making work schedules.
• Complete charge nurse duties specified in nursing policy.
• Demonstrate competency in critical skills, including addressing the age-specific needs of the patient population served.
• Provide professional nursing care on the assigned unit.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed