Covenant Health

Registered Nurse Special Projects Manager, Critical Care Unit

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 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.

2 Riverstone, Critical Care Unit:

Parkwest Critical Care Unit (CCU) is located on the second floor of Parkwest Medical Center’s main hospital. As one of the area’s top-performing heart hospitals, we take great pride in providing exceptional care and timely treatment to our patients.

The CCU is a 30-bed department comprised of 20 medical, surgical, neurological, and renal beds and 10 dedicated Cardiovascular Intensive Care (CVICU) beds. The department is a locked unit for the safety and privacy of our critically ill patients. We specialize in high-level care to critically ill patients with life-threatening conditions, including Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT). Our CVICU specializes in the care of patients requiring Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) procedures, Impellas, and Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP).

We follow a 12- hour shift, weekends/holidays on a six-week schedule. Team members utilize a self-scheduling model, and employee requests are then used during the scheduling process to balance and coordinate with the department’s needs.

We pride ourselves in fostering a culture of positivity, teamwork, and always putting our patient’s needs first.

Position Summary:

Responsible for creating and maintaining policies & procedures, development and monitoring of patient quality/safety processes resulting in  overall quality of nursing care provided by the nursing staff. Works autonomously and confidentially. Advanced computer skills are a necessity. Responsible for identifying staff needs and foster the concept of patient centered care along with Managers and Educators.

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

• Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program and safety standards.
• Participates in organization and functions of nursing and hospital organizations.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with all administrative, nursing, medical and paramedical personnel.
• Ability to coordinate, direct and motivate personnel under his/her supervision.
• Demonstrate initiative, insight and judgment in making decisions.
• Provide leadership in solving problems.
• Assure maintenance of adequate records of patients and evaluation of adequacy of hospital environment and individual needs.
• Assist in planning and implementing educational programs for all levels.
• Participates in the development and control of the budget for the department.
• Develop and maintain a staffing plan which promotes utilization of all personnel.
• Participates in monthly meetings and other committees as required.
• Acts as a consultant to hospital nursing staff and provides in-service education upon request.
• Provides leadership and direction to staff, and acts as a resource person in all aspects of planning and implementation.
• Evaluates staff performance according to hospital and nursing guidelines.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned and special projects as identified by nursing administration.

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:         

Five (5) years of experience in nursing.  Two (2) years previous supervisory experience required.

Licensure Requirement:      

Must have current Tennessee nursing license.