CLIN NURSE II

Covenant Health; Tazewell (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medic Surgical Unit at Claiborne Medical Center in Tazewell, Tennessee. The role involves coordinating patient care, developing care plans, and supervising nursing assistants. Candidates must have a valid Tennessee RN license and at least one year of professional experience.

The position offers full-time hours and emphasizes quality patient care in a collaborative environment. Join us to make a lasting impact on our community's health and well-being.

Qualifications

• One year of professional nursing experience required.
• Active participation in unit activities is essential.
• Ability to supervise LPNs and nursing assistants.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates care planning with other disciplines.
• Develops and initiates plans of care involving patients.
• Evaluates care plans and resolves moderate issues.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Care planning

Supervision

Critical skills performance

Education

Valid Tennessee RN license

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse, Medic Surgical Unit

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Claiborne Medical Center Overview:

Claiborne Medical Center, a member of Knoxville-based Covenant Health, offers a full range of medical services including emergency care, general and orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation, and diagnostic services. Our radiology services are certified by the American College of Radiology in Computerized Tomography (CT), Mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine, and Ultrasound. Claiborne also provides skilled and long‑term care through Claiborne Health and Rehabilitation Center. Our team of physicians and staff is dedicated to putting our patients first, every day. For more information, visit ClaiborneMedicalCenter.com.

Position Summary:

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

Responsibilities

• Correlates patient history and support systems within hospital care/nursing home care.
• Assesses learning needs of patient and family.
• Develops and initiates plan of care, involving patient and family.
• Recommends interventions.
• Evaluates plan of care.
• Resolves problems regarding moderately complex issues without oversight or supervision.
• Demonstrates active participation in unit or facility activities.
• Demonstrates willingness to precept employees/students as directed. Reviews clinical performance of preceptee with unit leader or clinical instructor.
• Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills 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:

One (1) year of professional experience.

Licensure Requirement:

Valid Tennessee RN license. CPR required.