Covenant Health Inc.
Clin Nurse IV-CCU
Covenant Health Inc., Sevierville, Tennessee, United States, 37862
Overview
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
PRN/OCC, Varied Hours, Day Shift
LeConte Medical Center Overview:
LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, our region's top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. We're a full-service, not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services, including top-tier specialists, a modern ER, and a beautiful Women's Center. Learn more about our amazing facility athttps://www.lecontemedicalcenter.com/about-leconte-medical-center/.
As you'd expect, we offer our employees a robust benefits package, including:
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unmatched medical insurance,
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tuition reimbursement;
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student loan repayment assistance,
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certification bonuses;
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leadership and professional development programs;
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an employer-matched 401(k).
Department Overview:
The Critical Care Unit at LeConte Medical Center is comprised of an 8-bed ICU wing and 8 bed IMC (step-down) wing.
With small nurse to patient ratios, our staff is able to give our critically ill patients the best possible care. The staff strives to create a warm and welcoming team environment that cultivates healing for the patients and their families, and each other.
Position Summary:
Provides professional nursing care within a designated Critical Care unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines. This is a Clinical Expert that practices in accordance with evidenced-based nursing standards and practices; serves as leader and role model to others; demonstrates advanced clinical skills in caring for complex critically ill patients.Note:Incumbents in this job classification are expected to accept assignments to meet Critical Care needs in other Covenant Health facilities as needed.
Recruiter: Jennifer Lawless ||jlawles2@covhlth.com|| 423-492-5011
Responsibilities
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Correlates patient history and support systems within hospital care/nursing home care.
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Assesses needs of patient and family.
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Develops and initiates plan of care, involving patient and family.
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Consistently recommends and executes evidence based bundles, protocols, and procedural interventions to promote patient safety and reduction of harm events.
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Evaluates plan of care.
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Clinical expertise and knowledge is such that individual can resolve complex patient/management/ physician problems without supervision.
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Formally trained and acts as Coach for new employees/students; reviews clinical performance of preceptee with unit leader or clinical instructor.
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Provides six contact hours of educational activities, excluding basic patient education.
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Contributes to development and evaluation of unit orientation program.
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Serves as resource to peers and supervises non licensed care givers. Takes initiative to intervene to improve patient care and safety as needed.
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Functions as role model to peers by cross training to other departments and serving as resource person.
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Member of established committee or process improvement team with 75% participation in meetings.
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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.
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Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Min imum 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 four (4) years RN experience, three (3) years of which must have been in an Intensive/Critical Care setting.ACLS preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
Active licensure from the State of Tennessee as a Registered Nurse.
Critical Care Certification (CCRN or equivalent) is required. CPR is required.
RN License
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Job Title Clin Nurse IV-CCU
ID 4104211
Facility LeConte Medical Center
Department Name CRITICAL CARE UNIT
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
PRN/OCC, Varied Hours, Day Shift
LeConte Medical Center Overview:
LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, our region's top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. We're a full-service, not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services, including top-tier specialists, a modern ER, and a beautiful Women's Center. Learn more about our amazing facility athttps://www.lecontemedicalcenter.com/about-leconte-medical-center/.
As you'd expect, we offer our employees a robust benefits package, including:
+
unmatched medical insurance,
+
tuition reimbursement;
+
student loan repayment assistance,
+
certification bonuses;
+
leadership and professional development programs;
+
an employer-matched 401(k).
Department Overview:
The Critical Care Unit at LeConte Medical Center is comprised of an 8-bed ICU wing and 8 bed IMC (step-down) wing.
With small nurse to patient ratios, our staff is able to give our critically ill patients the best possible care. The staff strives to create a warm and welcoming team environment that cultivates healing for the patients and their families, and each other.
Position Summary:
Provides professional nursing care within a designated Critical Care unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines. This is a Clinical Expert that practices in accordance with evidenced-based nursing standards and practices; serves as leader and role model to others; demonstrates advanced clinical skills in caring for complex critically ill patients.Note:Incumbents in this job classification are expected to accept assignments to meet Critical Care needs in other Covenant Health facilities as needed.
Recruiter: Jennifer Lawless ||jlawles2@covhlth.com|| 423-492-5011
Responsibilities
+
Correlates patient history and support systems within hospital care/nursing home care.
+
Assesses needs of patient and family.
+
Develops and initiates plan of care, involving patient and family.
+
Consistently recommends and executes evidence based bundles, protocols, and procedural interventions to promote patient safety and reduction of harm events.
+
Evaluates plan of care.
+
Clinical expertise and knowledge is such that individual can resolve complex patient/management/ physician problems without supervision.
+
Formally trained and acts as Coach for new employees/students; reviews clinical performance of preceptee with unit leader or clinical instructor.
+
Provides six contact hours of educational activities, excluding basic patient education.
+
Contributes to development and evaluation of unit orientation program.
+
Serves as resource to peers and supervises non licensed care givers. Takes initiative to intervene to improve patient care and safety as needed.
+
Functions as role model to peers by cross training to other departments and serving as resource person.
+
Member of established committee or process improvement team with 75% participation in meetings.
+
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.
Qualifications
Min imum 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 four (4) years RN experience, three (3) years of which must have been in an Intensive/Critical Care setting.ACLS preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
Active licensure from the State of Tennessee as a Registered Nurse.
Critical Care Certification (CCRN or equivalent) is required. CPR is required.
RN License
Apply/Share
Job Title Clin Nurse IV-CCU
ID 4104211
Facility LeConte Medical Center
Department Name CRITICAL CARE UNIT