SHIFT LEADER CN III

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

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a Registered Nurse, Shift Leader for the Critical Care Unit at Roane Medical Center in Harriman, Tennessee. This full-time night shift role includes providing leadership to nursing staff, overseeing performance appraisals, and ensuring quality patient care.

The ideal candidate must have a valid Tennessee nursing license and at least three years of professional experience. This position emphasizes competency in critical skills required for patient care and is foundational to maintaining high standards of safety and quality in the unit.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years professional experience.
• Valid license in the State of Tennessee. CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory leadership to staff level employees.
• Participate in performance appraisal of staff.
• Make work assignments and direct work activities.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Communication

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse, Shift Leader, Critical Care Unit

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift

Roane Medical Center Overview:

Proudly serving our community, Roane Medical Center is committed to your healthy future! Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with modern technologies and expert staff to provide you the best possible patient care. From our quality medical, surgical, emergency and critical care services to our diagnostic imaging and rehabilitation support, you will find the right blends of technical expertise, medical professionalism, and patient quality and satisfaction at Roane Medical Center.

Position Summary:

This position is designed to provide supervisory leadership to staff level employees, coordinating such activities with the department’s Manager. The incumbent is expected to exercise independent judgement and discretion in performing the duties listed below.

Responsibilities

• Participates in performance appraisal of staff on applicable shift.
• Participates in hiring process, including providing hiring recommendations to the Manager.
• Prepares documentation for possible disciplinary actions and makes recommendations for such action to the Manager.
• Provides recommendations to the Manager for commendations, bonuses, or other appropriate forms of recognition for outstanding performance of employees on applicable shift.
• Makes work assignments and directs work activities. Coordinates staff relief for meals, breaks, and meetings.
• Projects staffing needs for next two shifts, coordinating adjustments in staffing level as needed.
• Serves as clinical resource for all staff.
• Checks the emergency crash cart or ascertains that the cart has been checked.
• Provides shift report to next Shift Leader or Charge Nurse.
• Participates in making work schedules.
• Completes all charge nurse duties as specified in nursing policy.
• Demonstrates competency in critical skills, including demonstration of competency in addressing the age‑specific needs of the patient population served.
• 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.

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:

Minimum of three (3) years professional experience.

Licensure Requirement:

Valid license in the State of Tennessee. CPR required.