CLIN NURSE I

Covenant Health; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, is seeking a Registered Nurse for Oncology Gynecologic Surgery. This full-time night-shift role covers 72 hours per pay period and emphasizes care coordination and patient education within an interdisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold Tennessee RN licensure with CPR; new graduates within the first year of orientation are welcome.

Qualifications

• Must have Tennessee State RN license and CPR certification.
• New graduate eligible within first year of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Completes nursing history and initiates patient education.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members.
• Implements plan of care appropriate to diagnosis; evaluates care outcomes.
• Coordinates unit/patient care assignments with supervision.
• Introduces new employees/students to unit routines.
• Participates on unit-based committees.
• Demonstrates competence in critical skills per age-specific needs.
• Supervises LPNs, Nursing Assistants, HUCs, Techs and sitters.
• Follows policies, procedures and safety standards; completes required education; participates in quality improvement initiatives.

Job description

Registered Nurse, Oncology Gyn Surg

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.