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Overview
nRegistered Nurse, Cardio- Thoracic Surgical Unit
nFull Time, 72 Hours per pay period, Night shift
nParkwest Overview:
nHeadquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer.
nParkwest 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.
nIn addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For , Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report ( as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee.
nKnoxville 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!
nCombine 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.
n3 Riverstone, Cardio- Thoracic Surgical Unit:
nThe Cardio-Thoracic Surgical Unit consists of 17 monitored step-down telemetry beds.
nOur primary scope of service is provision of direct care to patients undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass surgery, TAVR, Mitral Valve Clipping, VATS procedures, Thoracotomies, and Vascular procedures.
nWe have long-term staff members because of the culture and teamwork on our floor. The physicians see this as well and trust the judgment of our team.
nOur team includes high-quality Registered Nurses, Patient Care Assistants, and Health Unit Coordinators. Our staff work 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week and rotate every other weekend and holiday. We have a modified self-scheduling model that covers a six-week period to allow for flexibility. We welcome staff members of varying experiences, from new graduates to seasoned healthcare professionals. Come join our amazing team on 3 Riverstone!
nPosition Summary:
nProvides professional nursing care within an assigned unit; coordinates care planning with other disciplines.
nRecruiter: Angelica Adams ||
nResponsibilities
nnnCompletes nursing history and initiates patient education.
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nnCollaborates with interdisciplinary team members.
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nnImplements plan of care appropriate to diagnosis. Evaluates care outcomes.
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nnProblem solves and coordinates unit/patient care assignments, with supervision.
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nnIntroduces new employees/students to unit routines.
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nnParticipates on unit-based committees.
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nnDemonstrates competence in performing critical skills (checklist) to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
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nnSupervises LPNs, Nursing Assistants, HUCs, Techs and sitters.
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nnFollows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
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nnPerforms other duties as assigned.
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n nQualifications
nMinimum Education:
nNone 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.
nMinimum Experience:
nNew graduate, within first (1st) year of orientation (move to level II after one (1) Year experience).
nLicensure Requirement:
nMust have and maintain Tennessee State RN license. CPR required.
nRN license
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Worksite address
knoxville, TN, 37955, US
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