NURSE MANAGER

Covenant Health; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkwest Medical Center, part of Covenant Health, seeks a Nurse Manager for Labor and Delivery to lead the nursing team and ensure high-quality care 24/7. The role emphasizes staff development, policy adherence, and patient safety in a fast-paced obstetric unit.

Qualified candidates hold a Tennessee RN license, have at least three years of clinical experience with two years in leadership, and can manage staffing, budgets, and quality initiatives in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program; Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Three years of recent clinical experience; two years of leadership/managerial experience preferred.
• Must hold Tennessee State registered nurse license.

Responsibilities

• Directs nursing staff; selects, trains, orients, develops and evaluates performance.
• Develops departmental budgets and administers operations within budget.
• Maintains operational reports and collects data for admin/regulatory purposes.
• Coordinates and reports outcomes of nursing activities to ensure quality care.
• Promotes safe environment and evidence-based practice across the unit.
• Collaborates with medical staff and other departments to achieve goals.

Skills

Staff leadership

Budgeting

Quality improvement

Communication

EMR systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Nurse Manager, Labor and Delivery

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day 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

Is accountable for the delivery of high quality nursing care and for the administrative management of the nursing unit on a 24-hour basis. Fulfills all duties and responsibilities associated with the Nurse Manager position.

Responsibilities

• Selects, trains, orients, develop and evaluate performance of the department staff. Ensures staffing mix and allocation in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Develops departmental budgets. Administers operations in accordance with budgeted parameters.
• Maintains operational reports and records and collects statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes.
• Coordinates and reports outcome of nursing activities performed on behalf of the patient.
• Establishes and maintains communication between the nursing unit, medical staff and ancillary departments for the purposes of problem solving and quality improvement. Utilizes appropriate lines of communication within the facility.
• Ensures establishment and implementation of unit goals and objectives are in alignment with the facility and system.
• Promotes a safe environment that allows for the delivery of high quality patient care utilizing evidenced based practices.
• Protects patient confidentiality by promoting professional staff communications.
• Supervises, institutes, and evaluates nursing interventions and documentation.
• Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
• Works collaboratively with other disciplines to ensure patient care is timely, efficient, and effective.
• Facilitates professional development of staff with accountability for staff retention.
• 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

Graduate of accredited nursing program required; possession of a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field preferred (required within 3 years in position or effective date of job description).

Minimum Experience

Three (3) years of recent clinical experience. Two (2) years of leadership/managerial experience preferred.

Licensure Requirement

Must have and maintain Tennessee State registered nurse license.