CLIN NURSE I
About the Facility
Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiac expertise with compassionate, community-centered care. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care. It is consistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top 100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, Parkwest marries cutting-edge technology with a focus on patient safety and surgical excellence.
About the Role
Provides professional nursing care within the Surgery unit, coordinating care planning with other disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Completes nursing history and initiates patient education.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members.
- Implements plan of care appropriate to diagnosis and evaluates care outcomes.
- Problem-solves and coordinates unit/patient care assignments, with supervision.
- Introduces new employees and students to unit routines.
- Participates on unit-based committees.
- Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills (checklist) to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
- Supervises LPNs, Nursing Assistants, HUCs, Techs, and sitters.
- 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.
Requirements
- Must have and maintain a Tennessee State RN license.
- CPR certification required.
Qualifications
- Minimum Education: None specified; must meet standards for achievement of the required license and/or certification.
- Minimum Experience: New graduate within the first year of orientation (advances to level II after one year of experience).
Schedule
Full Time, 80 hours per pay period, Day Shift.