SUPV NURSING UNIT

Covenant Health - Knoxville, TN

Job Title: SUPV NURSING UNIT

Position: Orthopedic Med Surg

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

Assists in selection, training, orienting, developing and evaluating the performance of the department staff.
Maintains operational reports and records and collects statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes.
Assists with coordination and reporting of nursing activities performed on behalf of the patient.
Establishes and maintains communication between the nursing unit, medical staff and ancillary departments for the purposes of problem solving and quality improvement.
Utilizes appropriate lines of communication within the facility.
Assists with establishment and implementation of unit goals and objectives that are in alignment with the facility and system.
Promotes a safe environment that allows for the delivery of high quality patient care utilizing evidenced based practices.
Protects patient confidentiality by promoting professional staff communications.
Supervises, institutes, and evaluates nursing interventions and documentation.
Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care 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.
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

Leadership
Nursing supervision
Communication
Patient care management

Preferred Skills

Bachelors in nursing or related field

Requirements

Experience: Three (3) years of recent clinical experience.

Education: Graduate of accredited nursing program required; possession of a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field preferred (required within 3 years in position or effective date of job description).

License & Certification:

Tennessee State registered nurse license
CPR certification

Schedule:

Day shift
Working off shifts
Weekends

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

Covenant Health is committed to a 'patient-focused' culture.
Recognition as the 2020 “Best-in-State-Employer” for Tennessee by Forbes Magazine.

Facility Details

Name: Covenant Health

Description: An award-winning, certified, and accredited facility with 468 beds specialized in state-of-the-art care.

Specialties:

Orthopedic Joint/Spine
Bariatrics
Robotic surgery
Minimally invasive spine surgery

Mission: To always put patients first, strive for excellence in everything we do, and make Covenant Health the first and best choice for patients in our region.