• Shift Leader CN III

    Covenant Health Inc. (Knoxville, TN)


    Overview

     

    Registered Nurse Shift Leader, Post-Surgical Unit

     

    Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift

     

    7p-7a. Every other weekend requirement.

    Fort Sanders Regional Overview:

    Fort Sanders Regional Medical Centeris a 444-bed hospital recognized for pairing clinical expertise with advanced medical technology to deliver exceptional care. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide leading-edge treatment for stroke recovery. Our facility also offers specialized services in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, and advanced orthopedic care.

     

    Fort Sanders Regional is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.” Covenant Health includes nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations, offering employees a comprehensive benefits package with tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification bonuses, and leadership development programs.

    Position Summary:

    This position is designed to provide supervisory leadership to staff level employees, coordinating such activities with the department’s Manager. The incumbent is expected to exercise independent judgement and discretion in performing the duties listed below.

     

    Recruiter:Lacey Spoon || [email protected]

    Responsibilities

    + Participates in performance appraisal of staff on applicable shift.

    + Participates in hiring process, including providing hiring recommendations to the Manager.

    + Prepares documentation for possible disciplinary actions and makes recommendations for such action to the Manager.

    + Provides recommendations to the Manager for commendations, bonuses, or other appropriate forms of recognition for outstanding performance of employees on applicable shift.

    + Makes work assignments and directs work activities. Coordinates staff relief for meals, breaks, and meetings.

    + Projects staffing needs for next two shifts, coordinating adjustments in staffing level as needed.

    + Serves as clinical resource for all staff.

    + Checks the emergency crash cart or ascertains that the cart has been checked.

    + Provides shift report to next Shift Leader or Charge Nurse.

    + Participates in making work schedules.

    + Completes all charge nurse duties as specified in nursing policy.

    + Demonstrates competency in critical skills, including demonstration of competency in addressing the age-specific needs of the patient population served.

    + Provides professional nursing care on assigned unit.

    + 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:

    Must possess at least one to three (1-3) years of professional experience.

    Licensure Requirement:

    Must have and maintain Tennessee State nursing licensure. CPR required.

     

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    Job Title SHIFT LEADER CN III

    ID 4042441

    Facility Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

     

    Department Name SURGERY UNIT