Covenant Health

Clinical Resource Nurse, Pulmonary-Complex Medical Unit

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day shift

Department Overview:

In our Complex Medical Unit, we have 34 private patient rooms. We are located on the seventh floor in the North tower of the main hospital.

The Complex Medical Unit is comprised of a wide variety of medically complex patients. Many of our patients are acutely ill and require a higher level of care than your average medical floor, but do not meet the need to be in a stepdown/ICU unit. Patients can include:

• Respiratory (BiPAP, High-Flow oxygen, chest tubes)
• Sepsis
• Endocrine
• Cardiac (non-titrated cardiac drip, heparin drip)
• GI (dobhoff tubes, NG tubes)
• GU (catheters, bladder irrigation)
• Nephrology and dialysis patients
• Post-operative and Wounds (wound vac, various wound dressing and management)
• Oncology (pleurx catheters, ports)

We have a supportive and close working relationship with our physicians. We encourage open communication and dialogue regarding individualized care to meet each one of our patients needs.

We follow a 12- hour shift, weekends/holidays on a six-week schedule. Team members utilize a self-scheduling software. In addition to having excellent critical thinking skills, our ideal candidate will also possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. We pride ourselves in fostering a culture of positivity and team work. Our team has a passion for patient care and each other.

As an organization, we want to grow our employees by promoting a culture of excellence and professionalism. If you are passionate about putting patients first, and want to work alongside the best of the best, apply for our Complex Medical Unit today!

Position Summary: 

The Clinical Resource Nurse is a registered professional nurse who demonstrates expertise in a specific area of clinical nursing. A selected patient population is the focus of practice. The CRN position is based on the needs of the patient and the health care system, and the expertise of the CRN.  The CRN, in collaboration with the Nurse Manager, is a resource agent in pursuit of improved nursing practice and improved patient outcomes, focusing on the novice and intermediate level RNs. The scope of practice encompasses the use of the nursing process in major areas:  practice and education.

Recruiter: Lacey Spoon || lspoon2@covhlth.com || 865-374-5404

• Provides a clinical practice resource to enhance quality in collaboration with patient, family, and health care team to produce optimal patient outcomes.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of care and standards of practice.
• Identifies needs, plans and works with Manager and Educator on implementing educational programs within specialty area for staff, patients, and/or community.
• Supports staff nurse advancement in collaboration with the unit manager in the clinical ladder process through consultation, education, and encouragement.
• Participates in the quality improvement activities.
• Collaborates with nursing and other health care professionals in the establishment of goals and implementation of the plan of care for all clinical cases.
• Serves in a consultative role to staff (assessment, identification of problem, plan, and follow-up).
• Takes patient assignments as necessary to meet patient needs.
• Plans and implements a program for continuing self- development.
• 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.
• Perform other related services as assigned or requested.

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:

Minimum of five (5) years of overall professional-level Nursing experience; minimum of three (3) years in Labor and Delivery setting.

Licensure Requirement:

Active licensure from the State of Tennessee as a Registered Nurse. Obtains Professional Certification in Inpatient Obstetric Nursing or equivalent specialty certification within 12 months of hire into role.