CLIN NURSE III

SupportFinity™; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United States seeks a Registered Nurse for its Float Pool. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care across various units and necessitates a minimum of 3 years of nursing experience and Tennessee RN licensure. Candidates should excel in critical thinking and communication as they assess patient needs and develop care plans. Flexibility and a passion for patient care are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years professional nursing experience.
• CPR certification required.
• Tennessee State RN licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care within an assigned unit.
• Assess needs of patient and family.
• Develop and implement care plans.

Skills

Professional nursing skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Job description

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift

Overview

Covenant Health is a community‑owned integrated healthcare delivery system headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. Parkwest Medical Center is Covenant Health’s premier medical facility and a top‑performing heart hospital. The center has received national recognition and was named one of U.S. News & World Report’s “Top 10” Tennessee hospitals for 2020‑21.

Parkwest offers a range of cardiac and acute care services and is staffed by a nursing Float Pool that covers multiple units across the hospital.

Float Pool

Our float pool consists of registered nurses, patient care assistants, and health unit coordinators who are trained to staff all acute care and specialty units. Units served include:

• Oncology, Post Surgical
• Orthopedic‑Neuro, Bariatric
• Cardiac Specialty
• Cardio‑Thoracic Surgical
• Complex Medical Unit
• Acute Renal, Pulmonary
• Senior Behavioral Health
• Emergency Department
• Critical Care

We require at least one year of recent RN experience. Float pool staff receive an additional differential for the flexibility of the role.

Position Summary

Provide professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinate care planning with other disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Correlate patient history and support systems within hospital/nursing home care.
• Assess needs of patient and family.
• Develop and initiate plan of care, involving patient and family.
• Recommend interventions.
• Evaluate plan of care.
• Use clinical expertise to resolve complex patient/management/physician problems without supervision.
• Demonstrate competence in performing critical skills appropriate to age‑specific needs.
• Lead or participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Precept new employees/students or attend formal preceptor workshops; review preceptee performance.
• Provide four contact hours of educational activities, excluding basic patient education.
• Contribute to development and evaluation of unit orientation program.
• Supervise LPNs, Nursing Assistants, HUCs, Techs, and sitters.
• Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete required education annually.
• Work toward achieving goals and objectives and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: None specified; must meet standards for RN licensure.
• Minimum Experience: 3 years professional nursing experience.
• Licensure Requirement: Tennessee State RN licensure; CPR required.

Recruiter: Angelica Adams – [e-mail]

Apply today if you are passionate about patient care and enjoy varied assignments.