Covenant Health

Registered Nurse Special Projects Coordinator, Care MGT ADM Support

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Parkwest Overview:

Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiac expertise with the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care. It’s consistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top 100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, Parkwest Medical Center, marries cutting-edge technology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety. 

To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and our units, visit Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities.  

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.

• 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.