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CategoryHealthcare
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No of Jobs1
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Apply Before12/08/2025
Description
NURSE MANAGER
Covenant Health - Knoxville, TN
Job Title: NURSE MANAGER
Position: Nurse Manager
Job Type: Full Time
Pay:
Shift: Day Shift, 80 Hours Per Pay Period
Work Type:
Location
Address:
City: Knoxville
State: TN
ZIP Code:
Job Responsibilities
- Selects, trains, orients, develops, and evaluates performance of the department staff.
- Ensures staffing mix and allocation in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Develops departmental budgets.
- Administers operations in accordance with budgeted parameters.
- Maintains operational reports and records and collects statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes.
- Coordinates and reports outcomes of nursing activities performed on behalf of the patient.
- Establishes and maintains communication between the nursing unit, medical staff, and ancillary departments for problem-solving and quality improvement.
- Utilizes appropriate lines of communication within the facility.
- Ensures establishment and implementation of unit goals and objectives in alignment with the facility and system.
- Promotes a safe environment for high-quality patient care using evidence-based practices.
- Protects patient confidentiality by promoting professional staff communications.
- Supervises, institutes, and evaluates nursing interventions and documentation.
- Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
- Works collaboratively with other disciplines to ensure patient care is timely, efficient, and effective.
- Facilitates professional development of staff with accountability for staff retention.
- 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.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership
Preferred Skills
- Not specified
Requirements
Experience: Three (3) years of recent clinical experience; Two (2) years of leadership/managerial experience preferred.
Education: Graduate of accredited nursing program required; bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field preferred (required within 3 years in position).
License & Certification:
- Tennessee State registered nurse license
Schedule:
- 12-hour shifts
- Weekends/holidays on a six-week schedule
COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
Benefits
- Unmatched medical insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Certification bonuses
- Leadership and professional development programs
- Employer-matched 401(k)
- Generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program
Supplemental Pay
- Not specified
Special Notes
- Organization promotes a culture of excellence and professionalism.
- Encouragement for staff to become a critical care certified registered nurse.
Facility Details
Name: Covenant Health
Description: An award-winning, certified, and accredited facility with 468 beds, specializing in critical care and advanced technologies.
Specialties:
- Critical Care
- Bariatric Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Mission: To provide high-quality patient care and foster a patient-focused culture.
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