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Covenant Health SHIFT LEADER CN III in Knoxville, Tennessee
Overview
Registered Nurse Shift Leader, Emergency Room
$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for experienced RNs
Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift
A lternating weekends, rotating holidays, black scrubs.
At Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, we strive to provide outstanding patient care during emergent situations. The brand-new State of the Art Emergency Department at our hospital consists of 50 beds for providing such care. Staff in our emergency department work in a very fast paced environment to quickly assess conditions and stabilize patients in life-threatening emergencies such as strokes, heart attacks or severe injuries as well as less urgent medical issues.
Fort Sanders Regional has the longest running comprehensive stroke certification in the region, meaning that our ED is trusted to care for a large portion of the areas stoke patients.
We use a innovative care model to drive ED flow that consists of RNs, LPNs, CNA/PCAs, and HUCs. Our Physician partners work very closely with the care team to provide exceptional service, for not only the patient, but also the team. The patients we care for typically have medical emergencies and acute care illnesses with occasional trauma. We are team oriented and work at a lively pace. Customer satisfaction is a high priority.
If you are passionate about saving lives and caring for the members of your community, apply for our ED today!
Position Summary:
This position is designed to provide supervisory leadership to staff level employees, coordinating such activities with the department’s Manager. The incumbent is expected to exercise independent judgement and discretion in performing the duties listed below.
If you have any questions, please contact Recruiter: Lacey Spoon ||Lspoon2@covhlth.com|| 865-374-5404
Responsibilities
Participates in performance appraisal of staff on applicable shift.
Participates in hiring process, including providing hiring recommendations to the Manager.
Prepares documentation for possible disciplinary actions and makes recommendations for such action to the Manager.
Provides recommendations to the Manager for commendations, bonuses, or other appropriate forms of recognition for outstanding performance of employees on applicable shift.
Makes work assignments and directs work activities. Coordinates staff relief for meals, breaks, and meetings.
Projects staffing needs for next two shifts, coordinating adjustments in staffing level as needed.
Serves as clinical resource for all staff.
Checks the emergency crash cart or ascertains that the cart has been checked.
Provides shift report to next Shift Leader or Charge Nurse.
Participates in making work schedules.
Completes all charge nurse duties as specified in nursing policy.
Demonstrates competency in critical skills, including demonstration of competency in addressing the age-specific needs of the patient population served.
Provides professional nursing care on assigned unit.
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:
Must possess at least one to three (1-3) years of professional experience.3 years ER experience preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
Must have and maintain Tennessee State nursing licensure. CPR required. RN license
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Job Title SHIFT LEADER CN III
ID 3923804
Facility Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Department Name EMERGENCY ROOM