Covenant Health Inc.
CLIN NURSE III
Covenant Health Inc., Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37921
Overview
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic-Neuro, Bariatric
PRN/OCC, Variable hours , Night shift
Parkwest Overview:
Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area's largest employer.
Parkwest is Covenant Health's and West Knoxville's premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home.
In addition to providing the area's leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21, Parkwest received recognition from
U.S. News & World Report
(https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/tn/parkwest-medical-center-6520530)
as one of the "Top 10" hospitals in Tennessee.
Knoxville located in
East Tennessee
is the third largest in the state, well-known for its
proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park,
and is the home of the University of Tennessee.
Go Vols!
Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons .
Best of all, each of them is pretty mild!
Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture, seasonal festivals, top-notch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. It's a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm.
3 Dogwood, Orthopedic-Neuro, Bariatric:
Parkwest's 3 Dogwood is a 36-bed unit specializing in Orthopedic Joint/Spine and Bariatrics.
It is located inside our most recent expansion, the Dogwood Tower, which opened in December 2019. 3 Dogwood is a fast-paced unit with an average stay of 23 hours or less for the Joint and Bariatric patients.
A typical day on this unit may include pain management and drain monitoring to mobilizing a patient day-of surgery and sending them home! Parkwest's orthopedic and spine program have been recognized both nationally and regionally for excellent outcomes and outstanding quality. The most engaging part about 3 Dogwood is the teamwork. Nurses on our orthopedic-spine, bariatric unit are members of an integral team of health professionals including RNs, LPNs, SNAs, CNAs, HUCs, PTs, OTs and Clinical Dietitians.
As a unit, they all work very closely together to make the patients their number one focus and to provide excellent patient care and outcomes.
We utilize a preferred self-scheduling model that covers a six-week period to allow for flexibility. Staff rotate every other major holiday and weekend. 3 Dogwood welcome's staff members of varying experiences, from new graduates to the experienced healthcare professional. We have a supportive environment and orientation is tailored to your needs. Come join our amazing team on 3 Dogwood!
Position Summary:
Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines.
Recruiter:
Angelica Adams ||
aadams16@covhlth.com
|| 865-374-5405
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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Recommends interventions.
+
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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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 in their own unit or participate in facility team.
+
Precepts new employees/students or attends formal preceptor workshop and is willing to precept. Reviews clinical performance of preceptee with unit leader or clinical instructor.
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Provides four 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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Supervises LPNs, Nursing Assistants, HUCs, Techs, and sitters.
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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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Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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:
Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN licensure. CPR required
RN license
RN License
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Job Title CLIN NURSE III
ID 3953312
Facility Parkwest Medical Center
Department Name ORTHO-NEURO UNIT
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic-Neuro, Bariatric
PRN/OCC, Variable hours , Night shift
Parkwest Overview:
Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area's largest employer.
Parkwest is Covenant Health's and West Knoxville's premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home.
In addition to providing the area's leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21, Parkwest received recognition from
U.S. News & World Report
(https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/tn/parkwest-medical-center-6520530)
as one of the "Top 10" hospitals in Tennessee.
Knoxville located in
East Tennessee
is the third largest in the state, well-known for its
proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park,
and is the home of the University of Tennessee.
Go Vols!
Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons .
Best of all, each of them is pretty mild!
Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture, seasonal festivals, top-notch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. It's a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm.
3 Dogwood, Orthopedic-Neuro, Bariatric:
Parkwest's 3 Dogwood is a 36-bed unit specializing in Orthopedic Joint/Spine and Bariatrics.
It is located inside our most recent expansion, the Dogwood Tower, which opened in December 2019. 3 Dogwood is a fast-paced unit with an average stay of 23 hours or less for the Joint and Bariatric patients.
A typical day on this unit may include pain management and drain monitoring to mobilizing a patient day-of surgery and sending them home! Parkwest's orthopedic and spine program have been recognized both nationally and regionally for excellent outcomes and outstanding quality. The most engaging part about 3 Dogwood is the teamwork. Nurses on our orthopedic-spine, bariatric unit are members of an integral team of health professionals including RNs, LPNs, SNAs, CNAs, HUCs, PTs, OTs and Clinical Dietitians.
As a unit, they all work very closely together to make the patients their number one focus and to provide excellent patient care and outcomes.
We utilize a preferred self-scheduling model that covers a six-week period to allow for flexibility. Staff rotate every other major holiday and weekend. 3 Dogwood welcome's staff members of varying experiences, from new graduates to the experienced healthcare professional. We have a supportive environment and orientation is tailored to your needs. Come join our amazing team on 3 Dogwood!
Position Summary:
Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines.
Recruiter:
Angelica Adams ||
aadams16@covhlth.com
|| 865-374-5405
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.
+
Recommends interventions.
+
Evaluates plan of care.
+
Clinical expertise and knowledge is such that individual can resolve complex patient/management/physician problems without supervision.
+
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 in their own unit or participate in facility team.
+
Precepts new employees/students or attends formal preceptor workshop and is willing to precept. Reviews clinical performance of preceptee with unit leader or clinical instructor.
+
Provides four contact hours of educational activities, excluding basic patient education.
+
Contributes to development and evaluation of unit orientation program.
+
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.
+
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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:
Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN licensure. CPR required
RN license
RN License
Apply/Share
Job Title CLIN NURSE III
ID 3953312
Facility Parkwest Medical Center
Department Name ORTHO-NEURO UNIT