RN Lead: Clinical Leader & Nursing Mentor

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The RN Lead at Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center provides clinical leadership, guidance, and oversight to nursing staff within the department to ensure high-quality patient care. This role collaborates with nursing leadership to implement best practices, foster staff engagement, and drive process improvements aligned with organizational goals.

It promotes a positive work environment, facilitates communication, and supports staff development while ensuring adherence to clinical

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of acute care nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor nursing staff to promote a positive work environment and teamwork.
• Conduct regular staff meetings to share updates and address nursing practice or patient care concerns.
• Serve as a clinical role model in patient care, documentation, and communication.
• Ensure compliance with clinical policies, documentation, safety protocols, and health records.
• Support onboarding and development of new nurses for effective integration.
• Oversee patient care delivery using the nursing process across shifts.
• Coordinate patient care activities and delegate tasks to ensure continuity of care.
• Monitor patient outcomes and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Organizational skills

EMR proficiency

Job description

The RN Lead at Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center provides clinical leadership, guidance, and oversight to nursing staff within the department to ensure high-quality patient care. This role collaborates with nursing leadership to implement best practices, foster staff engagement, and drive process improvements aligned with organizational goals.

It promotes a positive work environment, facilitates communication, and supports staff development while ensuring adherence to clinical