NURSE MANAGER

Covenant Health - Knoxville, TN

Job Title: NURSE MANAGER

Position: Nurse Manager

Job Type: Full Time

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Shift: Day Shift

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Location

Address:

City: Knoxville

State: TN

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Job Responsibilities

Selects, trains, orients, develop and evaluate 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 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 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

Nursing skills
Leadership skills
Communication skills
Budget management

Preferred Skills

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field
Experience in quality improvement initiatives

Requirements

Experience: Three (3) years of recent clinical experience, two (2) years of leadership/managerial experience preferred.

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 (RN License)

Schedule:

Not specified

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Not specified

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

Not specified

Facility Details

Name: Covenant Health

Description: 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 world-class treatment.

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