Covenant Health

Registered Nurse, 5 Riverstone Cardiology Unit

$5K Sign-on Bonus for Experienced RNs

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift

Parkwest Overview:

Since admitting our first patient in 1973, Parkwest has been at the vanguard of healthcare in East Tennessee. We are an eight-time Top 100 Heart Hospital and have received multiple awards for excellence in emergency care, clinical practice, and patient satisfaction. Learn more about our professional accolades.

_{5 Riverstone Cardiology}

_{5 Riverstone is a 44-bed unit located on the top floor of Parkwest Medical Center. The 5 Riverstone family is a diverse group of hardworking, dedicated individuals who use humor and teamwork to navigate our day-to-day work environment.}

_{As a part of the 5R team, you will care for a large variety of patients including cardiac, pulmonary, and renal. Nurses on 5R can use their cardiac telemetry skills, operate various forms of oxygen delivery methods including stable tracheostomies (no ventilator patients), and care for pre/post hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients. The patient population on our unit is highly varied from self-care patients requiring only a work-up to total care patients. Our nurses collaborate daily with case managers, social workers, pharmacists, and therapists to develop individual patient care plans. 5 Riverstone provides a professional and stimulating environment where critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork are both nurtured and expected.}

_{Our team includes high-quality RNs, LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and Health Unit Coordinators.  Our staff rotates every other holiday and weekend. We utilize a preferred self-scheduling model that covers a six-week period to allow for flexibility. We welcome staff members of varying experiences, from new graduates to experienced healthcare professionals. Come join our amazing team on 5 Riverstone!} 

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.

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

• 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.

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.

Licensure Requirement:

Must have and maintain Tennessee State nursing licensure. CPR required.

RN license