Oncology RN Shift Leader - Day Shift

Covenant-Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Shift Leader in Oncology for a full-time day shift at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. This role provides supervisory leadership to staff, coordinating with the department Manager and exercising independent judgment in daily duties.

The position requires 1–3 years of professional nursing experience and a Tennessee RN license with CPR. Responsibilities include staffing, performance appraisals, and acting as a clinical resource on

Qualifications

• Must have 1–3 years of professional nursing experience.
• Valid Tennessee RN license required; CPR certification required.
• Education requirements are not specified; licensure governs eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Participates in staff performance appraisals on the applicable shift.
• Participates in hiring process and provides recommendations to the Manager.
• Prepares documentation for disciplinary actions and makes recommendations.
• Provides recommendations for commendations or recognition for outstanding performance.
• Makes work assignments and coordinates staff relief for meals, breaks and meetings.
• Projects staffing needs for the next two shifts and adjusts staffing accordingly.
• Serves as clinical resource for all staff.
• Checks the emergency crash cart to ensure it is checked.
• Provides shift reports to the next Shift Leader or Charge Nurse.
• Participates in creating work schedules.
• Performs all charge nurse duties as specified by nursing policy.
• Follows policies and safety standards; completes required education; engages in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Staff supervision

Shift coordination

Charge nurse duties

Job description

Covenant Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Shift Leader in Oncology for a full-time day shift at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. This role provides supervisory leadership to staff, coordinating with the department Manager and exercising independent judgment in daily duties.

The position requires 1–3 years of professional nursing experience and a Tennessee RN license with CPR. Responsibilities include staffing, performance appraisals, and acting as a clinical resource on