Covenant Health

Administrative Supervisor, Nursing Administration Support

PRN/OCC, Hours and Shifts vary

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. Annually Parkwest is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of Tennessee's “Top 10” hospitals.

Position Summary:

A registered nurse who directs and coordinates administrative activities on a specified tour of duty; referring patient care problems to appropriate nursing staff member and/or non-nursing problems to the appropriate department head.

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

• Reviews staffing each shift for each unit.
• Assists charge nurse to assure adequate staffing when there is a problem.
• Makes rounds and provides managerial presence.
• Assists new personnel and acts as a resource to the nursing staff.
• Assists with procedures when staff has difficulty.
• Acts as advocate to find resources such as supplies as needed.
• Listens to staff problems and effectively resolves conflict as necessary.
• Responds to safety codes when necessary.
• Provides information to nurse managers regarding quality and employee problems.
• Resolves patient/family complaints when necessary.
• 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 duties 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          

Three (3) years of clinical experience.

Licensure Requirement       

Current Tennessee RN license. CPR required.

RN License