SHIFT LEADER CN III

Covenant Healthcare; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse Shift Leader for their Cardiac Specialty Unit. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a skilled team in delivering exceptional patient care in a supportive environment. As a Shift Leader, you will oversee nursing staff, ensure high-quality care, and manage team performance while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. With a focus on cardiac services, you will play a vital role in patient recovery and treatment. Join a top-performing hospital recognized for its award-winning care and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced RNs

Qualifications

• Must have Tennessee State nursing licensure and CPR certification.
• 1-3 years of professional nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, coordinate activities with the department’s Manager.
• Participate in staff performance appraisal and hiring recommendations.
• Provide professional nursing care and follow safety standards.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Leadership

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Tennessee State Nursing Licensure

CPR Certification

Tools

Nursing Policy

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse, Shift Leader, Cardiac Specialty Unit

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced RNs

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift

Parkwest Overview:

Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer.

Parkwest is Covenant Health’s and West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home.

In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21, Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee.

3 Riverstone, Cardiac Specialty Unit:

The Cardiac Specialty Unit consists of 33 telemetry beds. Specialized care is delivered to patients presenting with chest pain or unstable angina, as well as those recovering from placement of cardiac stents, permanent pacemakers, or AICDs.

The top three admitting diagnoses for 3 Riverstone are Coronary Atherosclerosis, Intermediate Coronary Syndrome, and Cardiac Dysrhythmias.

We have long-term staff members because of our culture and teamwork on the floor. Our team includes high quality RNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Health Unit Coordinators. Our staff work 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week and rotate every other weekend and holiday.

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:

1. Participates in performance appraisal of staff on applicable shift.
2. Participates in hiring process, including providing hiring recommendations to the Manager.
3. Prepares documentation for possible disciplinary actions and makes recommendations for such action to the Manager.
4. Provides recommendations to the Manager for commendations, bonuses, or other appropriate forms of recognition for outstanding performance of employees on applicable shift.
5. Makes work assignments and directs work activities. Coordinates staff relief for meals, breaks, and meetings.
6. Projects staffing needs for next two shifts, coordinating adjustments in staffing level as needed.
7. Serves as clinical resource for all staff.
8. Checks the emergency crash cart or ascertains that the cart has been checked.
9. Provides shift report to next Shift Leader or Charge Nurse.
10. Participates in making work schedules.
11. Completes all charge nurse duties as specified in nursing policy.
12. Demonstrates competency in critical skills, including addressing the age-specific needs of the patient population served.
13. Provides professional nursing care on assigned unit.
14. 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.
15. 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: Must possess at least one to three (1-3) years of professional experience.

Licensure Requirement: Must have and maintain Tennessee State nursing licensure. CPR required.

RN license

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Job Title: SHIFT LEADER CN III

ID: 4163125

Facility: Parkwest Medical Center

Department Name: POST INTERVENTN UNIT