PRN RN - TIER 2

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, seeks a Registered Nurse for Ambulatory Staging on a PRN/Occasional basis with variable hours and shifts. This role provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit and coordinates care planning with other disciplines.

New graduates within their first year are welcomed; experienced RNs will follow Tier 2 commitment hours. Tennessee RN license is required to practice in this state.

Qualifications

• Tennessee State RN license required.
• New graduate within first year of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care on an assigned unit and coordinate care planning with other disciplines.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to deliver nursing care and education.
• Supervise and support nursing staff and assist with unit routines and patient care coordination.

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Staging

PRN/OCC, Variable Hours and Shifts

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 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 ourunits, visitCovenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities.

Position Summary:

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

In this position, RNs must commit to working hours set by the Tier 2 commitment agreement.

Responsibilities

RNs with less than 1 year of Nursing experience will:

• 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.

In addition to the duties above, RNs with 1 or more years of experience are required to:

• 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 willingness to precept employees/students as directed. Reviews clinical performance of preceptee with unit leader or clinical instructor.

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 (1st) year of orientation

Licensure Requirement:

Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN license.