Clin Nurse I

Overview

Registered Nurse , Critical Care

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift

Parkwest Overview:

Parkwest is West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top performing heart hospital. In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21 Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/tn/parkwest-medical-center...) as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee.

Critical Care Unit:

Our Critical Care is a 30 bed unit offering comprehensive care. The Critical Care Department at Parkwest (http://www.treatedwell.com/) includes the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), and Coronary Care Unit (CCU). All units provide 24-hour constant observation.

Position Summary:

Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines.

Recruiter: Angelica Adams || aadams16@covhlth.com || 865-373-1106

Responsibilities

+ Completes nursing history and initiates patient education.

+ Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members.

+ Implements plan of care appropriate to diagnosis. Evaluates care outcomes.

+ Problem solves and coordinates unit/patient care assignments, with supervision.

+ Introduces new employees/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.

Qualifications

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

Minimum Experience: New graduate, within first (1st) year of orientation (move to level II after one (1) Year experience).

Licensure Requirement: Must have and maintain Tennessee State RN licensure. CPR required.

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Job Title Clin Nurse I

ID 3727858

Facility Parkwest Medical Center

Department Name CRITICAL CARE UNIT