CLIN NURSE I

Covenant Health; Oregon; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkwest Medical Center, part of Covenant Health, seeks a Registered Nurse for the Cardio-Thoracic Surgical Unit. The role requires providing professional nursing care on an assigned unit, coordinating care with other disciplines, and educating patients.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the care team, implementing and evaluating care plans, supervising licensed staff, and participating in unit-based quality initiatives. Licensure in Tennessee and CPR are required.

Qualifications

• New graduate, within first year of orientation.
• Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN license. CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines.
• Completes nursing history and initiates patient education.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members.
• Implements plan of care appropriate to diagnosis; evaluates care outcomes.
• Supervises other nursing staff and participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse, Cardio-Thoracic Surgical Unit

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift

Parkwest Overview

Parkwest Medical Center , Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiac expertise with the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care. It’s consistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S.News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, Parkwest Medical Center, marries cutting-edge technology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.

To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and our units, visit Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities .

Position Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Completes nursing history and initiates patient education.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members.
• Implements plan of care appropriate to diagnosis. Evaluates care outcomes.
• Problem solves and coordinates unit/patient care assignments, with supervision.
• Introduces new employees/students to unit routines.
• Participates on unit-based committees.
• Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills (checklist) to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
• 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

New graduate, within first (1 st ) year of orientation (move to level II after one (1) Year experience).

Licensure Requirement

Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN license. CPR required.