RN Special Projects Lead - Policy & Quality

Covenant Healthcare; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, part of Covenant Health, is seeking a Registered Nurse Special Projects Coordinator for the Day Shift. This full-time role focuses on developing and monitoring patient quality and safety processes, maintaining policies, and supporting nursing staff through educational initiatives.

The position requires advanced computer skills and autonomous work in a confidential environment, collaborating with managers and educators.

Qualifications

• Five years of nursing experience required.
• Two years of supervisory experience required.
• Current Tennessee nursing license.

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.
• Coordinate, direct and motivate personnel under 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.

Skills

Nursing

Leadership

Job description

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, part of Covenant Health, is seeking a Registered Nurse Special Projects Coordinator for the Day Shift. This full-time role focuses on developing and monitoring patient quality and safety processes, maintaining policies, and supporting nursing staff through educational initiatives.

The position requires advanced computer skills and autonomous work in a confidential environment, collaborating with managers and educators.