CLIN NURSE I

Covenant Healthcare; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for its Oncology and Post-Surgical Unit. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide compassionate care to patients recovering from surgery and those undergoing oncological treatment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, working alongside a skilled team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. With a supportive atmosphere for both new graduates and experienced professionals, this position promises a fulfilling career path in a vibrant community known for its natural beauty and rich culture. Join a team that values excellence and patient-centered care in a premier medical facility.

Benefits

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus

Tailored Orientation

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN license.
• New graduates are welcome, with tailored orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care and coordinates care planning.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and supervises staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Nursing Skills

Education

Registered Nurse License

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse, Oncology, Post Surgical Unit

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced RNs

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, 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 as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee.

Knoxville, located in East Tennessee, is the third largest city in the state, well-known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and is the home of the University of Tennessee. Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons, each 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 food, and incredible outdoor recreation.

2 Dogwood, Oncology, Post Surgical Unit:

Parkwest’s Oncology-Gynecological-Surgical unit consists of 36 beds inside our most recent expansion, the Dogwood Tower, which opened in December 2019. Our Oncology and Post-Surgical Unit at Parkwest houses patients with a variety of medical diagnoses and also serves as a general post-surgical floor. We specialize in oncological care and are strongly passionate about providing a healing environment for our patients while maximizing our clinical quality and efficiency.

We also care for post-op surgery patients who will need surgical incision care, drain care, ostomy and ileal conduit care, blood product, and TPN administration. Among a skilled interdisciplinary group, the RN serves as a guide, healer, collaborator, teacher, leader, and sentry to their patients.

Staff members include RNs, LPNs, Certified Nursing Assistants, Patient Care Assistants, and Health Unit Coordinators who work together to provide exceptional patient care. Our department is high energy, team-oriented, and customer satisfaction-focused. We currently use a preferred self-scheduling model that covers a six-week period. Staff work three 12-hour shifts per week with an every-other-weekend rotation and every other major holiday.

2 Dogwood welcomes staff members of varying experiences, from new graduates to experienced healthcare professionals. We have a supportive environment, and orientation is tailored to your needs.

If you are team-minded and enjoy working with a variety of medical conditions, then 2 Dogwood is a place to call home.

Position Summary:

Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines.

Responsibilities

1. Completes nursing history and initiates patient education.
2. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members.
3. Implements plan of care appropriate to diagnosis. Evaluates care outcomes.
4. Problem solves and coordinates unit/patient care assignments, with supervision.
5. Introduces new employees/students to unit routines.
6. Participates on unit-based committees.
7. Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
8. Supervises LPNs, Nursing Assistants, HUCs, Techs, and sitters.
9. 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.
10. 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: New graduate, within first (1st) year of orientation (move to level II after one (1) year experience).

Licensure Requirement: Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN license. CPR required.

RN license

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Job Title: CLIN NURSE I

ID: 4228698

Facility: Parkwest Medical Center

Department Name: ONCOLOGY-GYN-SURG