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Registered Nurse Special Projects Manager, Critical Care Unit

Full Time, 80 Hours per pay period, Day 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.

2 Riverstone, Critical Care Unit:

Parkwest Critical Care Unit (CCU) is located on the second floor of Parkwest Medical Center’s main hospital. As one of the area’s top-performing heart hospitals, we take great pride in providing exceptional care and timely treatment to our patients.

The CCU is a 30-bed department comprised of 20 medical, surgical, neurological, and renal beds and 10 dedicated Cardiovascular Intensive Care (CVICU) beds. The department is a locked unit for the safety and privacy of our critically ill patients. We specialize in high-level care to critically ill patients with life-threatening conditions, including Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT). Our CVICU specializes in the care of patients requiring Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) procedures, Impellas, and Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP).

We follow a 12- hour shift, weekends/holidays on a six-week schedule. Team members utilize a self-scheduling model, and employee requests are then used during the scheduling process to balance and coordinate with the department’s needs.

We pride ourselves in fostering a culture of positivity, teamwork, and always putting our patient’s needs first.

Position Summary:

Responsible for creating and maintaining policies & procedures, development and monitoring of patient quality/safety processes resulting in overall quality of nursing care provided by the nursing staff. Works autonomously and confidentially. Advanced computer skills are a necessity. Responsible for identifying staff needs and foster the concept of patient centered care along with Managers and Educators.

Recruiter:Angelica Adams ||[email protected]|| 865-373-1106

Responsibilities

+ Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program and safety standards.

+ Participates in organization and functions of nursing and hospital organizations.

+ Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with all administrative, nursing, medical and paramedical personnel.

+ Ability to coordinate, direct and motivate personnel under his/her supervision.

+ Demonstrate initiative, insight and judgment in making decisions.

+ Provide leadership in solving problems.

+ Assure maintenance of adequate records of patients and evaluation of adequacy of hospital environment and individual needs.

+ Assist in planning and implementing educational programs for all levels.

+ Participates in the development and control of the budget for the department.

+ Develop and maintain a staffing plan which promotes utilization of all personnel.

+ Participates in monthly meetings and other committees as required.

+ Acts as a consultant to hospital nursing staff and provides in-service education upon request.

+ Provides leadership and direction to staff, and acts as a resource person in all aspects of planning and implementation.

+ Evaluates staff performance according to hospital and nursing guidelines.

+ 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.

+ Other duties as assigned and special projects as identified by nursing administration.

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:

Five (5) years of experience in nursing. Two (2) years previous supervisory experience required.

Licensure Requirement:

Must have current Tennessee nursing license.

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Job Title RN SP PROJ CRD-RN ADMIN

ID 4257353

Facility Parkwest Medical Center

Department Name CRITICAL CARE UNIT