RN SP PROJ CRD-RN ADMIN

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Certification bonuses

Leadership development programs

Job summary

Covenant Health seeks a Registered Nurse Special Projects Coordinator at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. This full-time role focuses on policy development, patient safety and quality processes, with autonomous work alongside Managers and Educators.

The position requires strong computer skills, nursing leadership, and a commitment to patient-centered care for staff development and organizational improvement.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years nursing experience.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience.
• Current Tennessee nursing license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program and safety standards.
• Participate in organization and functions of nursing and hospital organizations.
• Coordinate, direct and motivate personnel under supervision.
• Provide leadership in solving problems.
• Assist in planning and implementing educational programs for all levels.
• Develop and maintain a staffing plan which promotes utilization of all personnel.
• Participate in budget development and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nursing

Staff supervision

Policy development

Quality improvement

Leadership

Education

TN RN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse Special Projects Coordinator

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Fort Sanders Regional Overview:

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital recognized for pairing clinical expertise with advanced medical technology to deliver exceptional care. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide leading-edge treatment for stroke recovery. Our facility also offers specialized services in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, and advanced orthopedic care.

Fort Sanders Regional is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.” Covenant Health includes nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations, offering employees a comprehensive benefits package with tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification bonuses, and leadership development programs.

Position Summary:

Responsible for creating and maintaining policies & procedures, development and monitoring of patient quality/safety processes resulting in overall quality of nursing care provided by the nursing staff. Works autonomously and confidentially. Advanced computer skills are a necessity. Responsible for identifying staff needs and foster the concept of patient centered care along with Managers and Educators.

Responsibilities

• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program and safety standards.
• Participates in organization and functions of nursing and hospital organizations.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with all administrative, nursing, medical and paramedical personnel.
• Ability to coordinate, direct and motivate personnel under his/her supervision.
• Demonstrate initiative, insight and judgment in making decisions.
• Provide leadership in solving problems.
• Assure maintenance of adequate records of patients and evaluation of adequacy of hospital environment and individual needs.
• Assist in planning and implementing educational programs for all levels.
• Participates in the development and control of the budget for the department.
• Develop and maintain a staffing plan which promotes utilization of all personnel.
• Participates in monthly meetings and other committees as required.
• Acts as a consultant to hospital nursing staff and provides in-service education upon request.
• Provides leadership and direction to staff, and acts as a resource person in all aspects of planning and implementation.
• Evaluates staff performance according to hospital and nursing guidelines.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned and special projects as identified by nursing administration.

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:

Five (5) years of experience in nursing. Two (2) years previous supervisory experience required.

Licensure Requirement:

Must have current Tennessee nursing license.