RN SP PROJ CRD-RN ADMIN

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital recognized for pairing clinical expertise with advanced medical technology to deliver exceptional care. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide leading-edge treatment for stroke recovery. Our facility also offers specialized services in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, and advanced orthopedic care. Fort Sanders Regional is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.” Covenant Health includes nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations.

About the Role

Responsible for creating and maintaining policies & procedures, development and monitoring of patient quality/safety processes resulting in overall quality of nursing care provided by the nursing staff. Works autonomously and confidentially. Advanced computer skills are a necessity. Responsible for identifying staff needs and fostering the concept of patient-centered care along with Managers and Educators.

Responsibilities

• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and safety standards.
• Participate in organization and functions of nursing and hospital organizations.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with all administrative, nursing, medical, and paramedical personnel.
• Coordinate, direct, and motivate personnel under supervision.
• Demonstrate initiative, insight, and judgment in making decisions.
• Provide leadership in solving problems.
• Assure maintenance of adequate records of patients and evaluation of adequacy of hospital environment and individual needs.
• Assist in planning and implementing educational programs for all levels.
• Participate in the development and control of the department budget.
• Develop and maintain a staffing plan that promotes utilization of all personnel.
• Participate in monthly meetings and other committees as required.
• Act as a consultant to hospital nursing staff and provide in-service education upon request.
• Provide leadership and direction to staff, and act as a resource person in all aspects of planning and implementation.
• Evaluate staff performance according to hospital and nursing guidelines.
• Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Complete required education assignments annually.
• Work toward achieving goals and objectives, and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned and special projects as identified by nursing administration.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience in nursing.
• Two (2) years previous supervisory experience.
• Must have current Tennessee nursing license.

Minimum education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the required license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Benefits

Covenant Health offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification bonuses, and leadership development programs.

Schedule

Full time, 80 hours per pay period, day shift.