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NURSE MANAGER

Overview

Nurse Manager, Post Anesthesia Care

Full Time, 80 Hours per pay period, Day Shift

Parkwest Overview:

Headquartered in Knoxville, 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 our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home.

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.

Knoxville located in East Tennessee is the third largest in the state, well-known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and is the home of the University of Tennessee. Go Vols! Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons . Best of all, each of them is pretty mild!

Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture, seasonal festivals, top-notch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. It’s a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm.

Position Summary:

Is accountable for the delivery of high quality nursing care and for the administrative management of the nursing unit on a 24-hour basis. Fulfills all duties and responsibilities associated with the Nurse Manager position.

Recruiter: Angelica Adams || aadams16@covhlth.com || 865-374-5405

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 outcome 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.

+ Ensures establishment and implementation of unit goals and objectives 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 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.

+ Qualifications

Minimum 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).

Minimum Experience:

Three (3) years of recent clinical experience. Two (2) years of leadership/managerial experience preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

Must have and maintain Tennessee State registered nurse license.

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Job Title NURSE MANAGER

ID 4144379

Facility Parkwest Medical Center

Department Name POST ANESTHESIA CARE


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